Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital of the U.S. statea of Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 15th-largest in the United States.
Well well, Austin is nothing special as the capital of a state. However, one may not know that Texas was once an indipendent state before. The "Republic of Texas", or so called "Lone Star Republic", bordering the United States and Mexico, existed from 1836 to 1846. Later on, Texas joined Unite States. However, the resolution did not include any special exceptions to the provisions of the US Constitution regarding statehood. The right to create these possible new states was not "reserved" for Texas, as is sometimes stated. Second, Texas did not have to surrender its public lands to the federal government. This means, Texas has its own right to declare independent even as of today.
Sounds Interesting? Let's go to the state capital and see.
Well well, Austin is nothing special as the capital of a state. However, one may not know that Texas was once an indipendent state before. The "Republic of Texas", or so called "Lone Star Republic", bordering the United States and Mexico, existed from 1836 to 1846. Later on, Texas joined Unite States. However, the resolution did not include any special exceptions to the provisions of the US Constitution regarding statehood. The right to create these possible new states was not "reserved" for Texas, as is sometimes stated. Second, Texas did not have to surrender its public lands to the federal government. This means, Texas has its own right to declare independent even as of today.
Sounds Interesting? Let's go to the state capital and see.
The state building of state is the same size as the state building in Wasgington DC.
Facing the building is Austin's Downtown.
A statue shows the peaceful Texas nowaday
The house and cannon statues represent Texas violate past.
The state house is open to public 7 days and it is free.
Facing the building is Austin's Downtown.
A statue shows the peaceful Texas nowaday
The house and cannon statues represent Texas violate past.
The state house is open to public 7 days and it is free.
Entering the building, we see five symboles around the "Republic of Texas" sign. This is the what Texas get from its strange history. Even though Texas is a state of USA, it can still call itself a "Republic".
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By the door, there is the old treasury office converted visit center. Visitors can pick up a tour map there althoug you dont really need it since the places where you can go is not so many.
Old Typewriter. Havnt seen it for years
Anyone can tell me what is the following stuff?
Anyone can tell me what is the following stuff?
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Old, But beautiful floor
We also found one interesting thing: the "Republic of Texas" seals are even on the door nots and joints.
We also found one interesting thing: the "Republic of Texas" seals are even on the door nots and joints.
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The center of state house is an impressive space. As high as 5 stories.
At the 3rd floor, looking up, you see the beautiful ceiling.
Let's look a little bit closer: "Texas" is it.
In front of you, are the walking circles.
And looking down and you will see a nice pictures of the 5 signs
As mentioned before, the places you can take look is limited. Another one is the Superme Cournt.
The seat of the judge.
Well, that's about what you can see in the state house. Last, let's see whose picture is watch the gate.
At the 3rd floor, looking up, you see the beautiful ceiling.
Let's look a little bit closer: "Texas" is it.
In front of you, are the walking circles.
And looking down and you will see a nice pictures of the 5 signs
As mentioned before, the places you can take look is limited. Another one is the Superme Cournt.
The seat of the judge.
Well, that's about what you can see in the state house. Last, let's see whose picture is watch the gate.
Our lovely Mr.Bush! See you later.
