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SD Capitol Building dome – Pierre SOUTH DAKOTA STATE CAPITOL Did you know the State Capitol dome isn’t just one dome. It’s actually two domes - one you see inside and one you see outside. The building and the domes have been pretty stable since the Capitol was built - from 1908-1910. The dome gets its black look from the copper sheeting. In 90 years, the dome has never needed a new roof. If only our homes were that reliable. READ THE INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT and see more still images HEAR THE INTERVIEW via RealAudio WATCH a RealVideo tour

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