Nebraska State Capitol Live Cam

Architectural Marvel of the Heartland

The Nebraska State Capitol stands as an imposing yet elegant beacon of Art Deco design, rising 400 feet above downtown Lincoln. Designed by renowned architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue and completed in 1932, this capitol building breaks from the traditional domed statehouse aesthetic, featuring instead a central tower flanked by symmetrical wings. The tower’s form—tapering as it ascends—invokes the ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia while incorporating classical Greek and Roman detailing in its pilasters, friezes, and sculpted figures. The exterior Indiana limestone cladding offers both durability and a bright, ivory sheen that catches the midwestern sun, making it one of the most photographed downtown Lincoln landmarks.