Illustrations of the first an...

Illustrations of the first an...

Two Constitutions

Illustrations of the first and second permanent state houses (1794-1813; 1814-1824) in Frankfort, KY; both were destroyed by fire, which was an unfortunate pattern. The Legislature had previously met in temporary buildings, and would continue through a number of temporary and permanent headquarters (only one still stands) before the current Capitol was erected in 1904.

Dunn, C. Frank, 1883-1954

C. Frank Dunn Photographs Collections, 1900-1954, bulk 1920-1940

1900-1954

Core Content Standards:

Core Content Standards

Worksheets:

Written Document Analysis (Source: NARA)
Photograph Analysis (Source: NARA)
Poster/Visual Analysis (Source: Bringing History Home)

Related Digital Libraries:

The First American West: The Ohio River Valley, 1750-1820: Empires and Politics
Institution:Library of Congress American Memory
Summary:Portion of online exhibit discussing Kentucky's early statehood, with primary source examples. The homepage offers searchable primary source collection, including Isaac Shelby and John Breckinridge letters, and constitutional convention documents.

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Kentucky's State Capitols
Creator: KY Dept. for Libraries and Archives
Last Updated: 4 May 2005
Accessed: January 2010
Summary: A guide through the history of Kentucky's capitol buildings, including photographs, sketches, & illustrations.

Kentucky's State Seal
Creator: KY Dept. for Libraries and Archives
Last Updated: 3 May 2005
Accessed: January 2010
Summary: History of origin & development of the State Seal, including detailed images & the song lyrics that allegedly inspired the seal's motto. Also links to KDLA's Kentucky's State Symbols.

KNU-1987PH2-0050

Building a New State (1780-1800)