1872: After 25 years with a temporary location for our seat of government, MI Governor Baldwin calls for new Capitol Building to be built. Elijah E. Myers of Springfield, IL would design the still-used building in a design named "Tuebor." Latin for "I will defend," a phrase found on the Michigan State Seal.

The Building of Michigan's State Capitol | Mar 13

WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents intriguing stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes and iconic cities to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a wide variety of fascinatingly true tales from the Great Lake State. Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute?

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