Did You Know
that the State Capitol W was built in exchange for 3 million acres of land in the Texas Panhandle W opened on May 16, 1888. W is similar to the National Capitol in style except it is around 7 feet taller. W is the tallest in the United States. W that all of the building materials were obtained within the state. W that Granite was not in the original plans. W that Limestone was to be used, W but was rejected when the first shipment came in. W that Fool's gold was found in the limestone. W The fool's gold rusted and ended up marring the limestone.