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44. This is the capital building located in Bismarck. What state is it in?
Correct Incorrect Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, is home to the state's Capitol building, which was completed in 1934. The architectural design was crafted by the firm Hancock & Wilkes, hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Surrounded by a wrought iron fence and gate, the five-acre Capitol grounds are centered around the Capitol itself. The Capitol's exterior features a red Spanish tile roof, constructed from gray North Dakota sandstone and Vermont granite. Inside, the grand foyer boasts stained glass ceilings, terrazzo floors, and marble walls. The building houses the Supreme Court, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, as well as the offices for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Additionally, the Capitol includes a museum, a library, and various public spaces for the community.