Tennessee State Capitol
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“designed by noted Philadelphia architect William Strickland who was so impressed with his Greek Revival creation that he requested—and received—entombment behind one of the building's walls”
– Fodor's

"This 1845–59 Greek Revival building was built from local limestone and marble by slaves and prison inmates working alongside European artisans."
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"The self-professed masterpiece of architect William Strickland (1788-1854), this Tennessee limestone Greek Revival "temple" sits high on a hill and boasts ancient Athenian models."
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"The Greek Revival-style building was begun in 1845 and completed in 1859"
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