Capitol, Exterior, Legislation

Description:

These digital images were created from materials held by the Michigan State Capitol Commission. and Front: Celebrating 5 Years of Saving Lives with Michigan's Safety Belt Law Back: Michigan State Capitol Dedicated on January 1, 1879, the state capitol serves as the center for the state's executive and legislative activities, as well as a public forum for Michigan citizens. The four-storied central entrance pavilion is flanked by the balanced wings of the House and Senate and above the building floats a distinctive, graceful cast iron dome. The capitol was restored between 1989 and 1992. Michigan's primary safety belt law has prevented an estimated 250 traffic deaths over the past five years. Buckle up as you travel across the state this summer. Visit www.michigan.org for destination ideas. Office of Highway Safety Planning 400 Collins Raod, P.O. Box 30633 Lansing, Mi 48909-8133 www.michigan.gov/shop Not paid for with state funds. Paid for with funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Date Issued:

1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Library of Michigan

Collection:

Michigan State Capitol Collections

Subject Topic:

20th century, , 3rd Capitol - 1879 - current era - Lansing, Michigan State Capitol - Architecture, Michigan State Capitol - State Office Buildings, Michigan State Capitol - Legislative Branch, and Michigan State Capitol - Executive Branch

Rights:

Copyright Status Unknown - work may be protected by copyright. It is the user’s responsibility to comply with U.S. copyright law. Please credit ‘Michigan State Capitol Postcard Collection, Library of Michigan Digital Collections’ when using content from this collection. For publication-quality images, or any questions about these items, please contact capitolhistory@legislature.mi.gov.

URL:

http://lmdigital.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/acapitolview/id/302