点评:We came to Hartford to see the Capitol but our walk around the city was sure to pass the Old State House. The structure is a beautiful Federal style building, popular for civic architecture when our country first began. It was designed by who else for civic New England architecture than Charles Bulfinch and displays he trademark gold dome. Interesting that he designed this structure before doing the Massachusetts State House which made him nationally renowned. Built in 1796, it reflects the classical symmetrical build but in a scale that goes beyond the colonial Georgian. It reflects the ambition and optimism of the new country. In addition, it is beautifully set on a park green with trees on its east entrance. While diminutive for modern state standards, its classic appeal is not lost today over 200 years after its completion. If you are in Hartford, take the time to visit this structure.
翻译:我们来到哈特福德是为了参观国会大厦,但我们在城市中漫步时一定会经过老州议会大厦。这座建筑是一座美丽的联邦风格建筑,在我们国家刚成立时,它就很受欢迎。它是由新英格兰城市建筑的杰出代表查尔斯·布尔芬奇设计的,并展示了他标志性的金色圆顶。有趣的是,他在设计马萨诸塞州议会大厦之前就设计了这座建筑,这使他享誉全国。它建于 1796 年,体现了古典对称建筑,但规模超越了殖民地乔治亚风格。它反映了新国家的雄心和乐观。此外,它坐落在公园绿地上,东入口处有树木,景色优美。虽然以现代州的标准来看它很小,但在建成 200 多年后的今天,它的经典魅力并未消失。如果您在哈特福德,请花时间参观这座建筑。