Florida State Capitol
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The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, is an architecturally and historically significant building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Capitol is at the intersection of
Florida Capitol buildings (Old Capitol in foreground)
A replica of the first Florida state capitol cabin. Constructed in 1924.
The Old Historic Florida Capitol Building, with the new Capitol Building visible in the background.
Ariel view of the Florida State Capitol as it appeared in 1948 following the addition of the new House and Senate chamber wings.
Pork Chop Gang
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The Pork Chop Gang was a group of twenty Democratic Party legislators from rural areas of North Florida who worked together to dominate the Florida legislature, especially to maintain segregation and
Florida State Capitol
…Capitol Complex, across S. Duval Street. The 1960s were a time of political renewal in Florida that led to the Constitution of 1968 and the end of the Pork Chop Gang. The thrust of the renewal was to force conservative, north Florida politicians to cede power to the greatly expanded (in population and economic power…
Pork Chop Gang, 1956.
Photograph of the Aucilla River at Nutall Rise by Raeburn C. Horne's fish camp
The Raeburn C. Horne fish camp (1960s)