What is on top of the Rhode Island State House?

The Independent Man
On top of the State House dome is a gold-covered, bronze statue called “The Independent Man”. It stands 313 feet above sea level and was first placed there on December 18, 1899. “The Independent Man” was designed by sculptor George Brewster, is 11 feet high and weighs over 500 pounds.

Is Rhode Island State House open for visitors?

The State House is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

How big is the Rhode Island State House?

It has 327,000 cubic feet of white Georgia marble, 15,000,000 bricks, and 1,309 tons of iron floor beams. At night, the building glows beautifully from 109 floodlights, which help to make it visible to neighboring cities and towns. The State House has one of the four largest, self-supported marble domes in the world.

What is the Rhode Island State House made of?

white Georgia marble
Built of white Georgia marble, its facade is dominated by the fourth largest selfsupporting marble covered dome in the world. The largest is that of St. Peter’s in Vatican City, followed by the domes of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul and the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

Who is the man on top of the Rhode Island State House?

On top of the dome stands a gold-covered bronze statue of a male figure known as The Independent Man. The statue, originally named “Hope,” was designed by George Brewster and installed in 1899. The statue weighs more than 500 pounds (230 kg), is 11 feet (3.4 m) tall, and stands 278 feet (85 m) above the ground.

Who is allowed to visit the White House?

All U.S. citizens ages 18 and older, and foreign nationals of all ages (including children), must present a valid, government-issued photo ID upon arrival for their tour. Acceptable forms of identification are below.

How much does it cost to tour the White House?

free of charge
Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to three months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible as a limited number of spaces are available. The White House tour is free of charge.

What is the State Food of Rhode Island?

List of U.S. state foods

State Food type Food name
Rhode Island State fruit Rhode Island Greening Apple
State appetizer Calamari
South Carolina State fruit Peach
State snack food Boiled peanuts