After seeing the Historical Society's museum in Frankfort, we were given a tour of the Old State Capitol by a very enthusiastic fellow named Ken.
As we took the short walk from the museum to the Old Capitol building, Ken asked us about what we knew of Frankfort. I mentioned to him that we had been to (and LOVE) Buddy's Pizza, which we passed on the walk. Ken told me that Kentucky Governor #34, William Goebel, enjoyed his last meal (in 1900) at the same building.
Once in front of the Old Capitol, Ken pointed out the marker showing where Governor Goebel fell after being shot. He said that, when he was a kid, there used to be a tree nearby where the bullet ended its journey. Next to the Old Capitol was the building where the assassin would have taken his shot.
Once inside of the Old Capitol, you are able to check out the old library, and various rooms related to law making.
Probably the most unique feature of the building is the self supporting stone stairway. You almost don't want to step on the stairs because they seem like they could fall in! Anyway, here are some pictures from our visit!
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