The capitol was constructed in 1922-32 and was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, one of America's foremost architects. The structure evolved
through an elaborate competition that was widely publicized in journals and newspapers. Goodhue's design incorporated a 400-foot tower as the
major architectural feature, producing a modernistic skyscraper. The building is rich in decorative art and symbolism and demonstrates
the skills of sculptor Lee Lawrie and Dr. Hartley Burr Alexander, a professor of philosophy at the University of Nebraska. The capitol, located in
Lincoln, is internationally recognized as a building of outstanding architectural distinction.