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What materials were used in the construction of Colorado Capitol HIll?

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Answer Designed by Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed in the 1890s from Colorado white granite, and opened for use in November 1894. The distinctive gold dome consists of real gold leaf, first added in 1908, commemorating the Colorado Gold Rush.

Location: 200 East Colfax Avenue; Denver, Co...

Part of: Denver Civic Center (ID12001017)

Built: 1886–1901

Added to NRHP: October 16, 2012

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