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| https://www.cochran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=c0a6408c-8b89-463d-8dbf-e7c65b44dd91 | DELEGATION BACKS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK STATUS FOR MISS. STATE CAPITOL | 2015-10-22 | 2015 | 2015-10 | Republican | House | MS | Thad Cochran | C000567 | www.cochran.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Gregg Harper, R-Miss., Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., and Trent Kelly, R-Miss., are supporting the Mississippi State Capitols bid to be listed as a National Historic Landmark. In their letter to Paul Loether, Chief of the National Park Services Historic Landmarks Program, the delegation wrote, It has come to our attention that the National Historic Landmarks Committeewill soon evaluate a nomination for Mississippis State Capitol. We wholeheartedly support this nomination. Mississippis Capitol, considered by many to be the states finest building, is an architectural masterpiece that has attracted both acclaim and visitors from around the country and the world. The National Historic Landmarks Committee of the National Park Systems Advisory Board is likely to review the Capitols nomination soon. The Capitol building was designed in 1900 by St. Louis architect Theodore Link. It was among the first buildings in America constructed in the style of Beaux Arts Classicism, which came to dominate American public architecture in the early 20th century. The Capitols artistry and craftsmanship can be seen in its limestone exterior, classical portico with bas-relief sculpture, and imposing colonnaded dome crowned by a gilded eagle. The interior includes an awe-inspiring rotunda, grand marble staircase, stained glass windows by Chicago artist Louis Millet, and scagliola art marble in a rich variety of colors and patterns. Background In order for a site to be classified as a National Historic Landmark, it must meet at least one specific criteria of national significance. These criteria include: Be the location of an event that had a significant impact on American history overall. Be the property most strongly associated with a nationally significant figure in American history. Provide an outstanding illustration of a broad theme or trend in American history overall. Be an outstanding example of an architectural style or significant development in engineering. Be part of a group of resources that together form a historic district. Be a property that can provide nationally significant archeological information. LINK: Delegation Letter to Mr. Paul Loether available below or here: http://1.usa.gov/1KrtgmP ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |