Colorado State Capitol - Gold-leaf dome and 'One Mile Above Sea Level' marker

The Colorado State Capitol, completed in 1894, has a dome gilded with gold leaf in recognition of the state's gold mining history. A brass marker on the building's west steps denotes the 'One Mile Above Sea Level' point commonly cited as 5,280 feet; precise elevation has been subject to later surveying and discussion. The capitol houses the offices of the Governor and the Colorado General Assembly and is open for public tours.