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	Capitol Records
		Capitol Records is a major American recording label, now part of the EMI Music Group.
		Capitol Records was founded by songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1942.
		Capitol was the first West Coast label, competing with RCA-Victor, Columbia and Decca in New York.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ca/Capitol_Records.html (340 words)

	Capitol Records - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Capitol was the first West Coast label, competing with RCA-Victor, Columbia and Decca, all based in New York.
		Capitol was also responsible for the original cast and movie soundtrack albums of Cole Porter's Can-Can and the original cast album of Steven Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
		In the 1974 disaster blockbuster film "Earthquake," the tower was shown collapsing during a massive tremor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Capitol_Records (2203 words)

	Capitol Tower Crane
		The Capitol building is 102 years old and water infiltration as been a serious problem since it was completed.
		The Capitol building is a marvel of 19th-century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 25 years, under the direction of five architects.
		The construction crew uses the tower crane to lift steel, concrete, large tools like acetylene torches and generators, and a wide variety of other building materials.
	www.womanoperator.com /capital_building.htm (1297 words)

	Tennessee State Capitol / Union Fort Johnson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The Capitol, still in use by state government, features numerous works of art, historical murals and frescos, portraits, massive chandeliers, the House and Senate chambers and library, and the Governor’s Office.
		North of the State Capitol, across James Robertson Parkway, is the Bicentennial Mall State Park, which features several attractions related to the history of Tennessee.
		Several blocks from the State Capitol are St. Mary's Cathedral and the Downtown Presbyterian Church, both built before the war and used as hospitals during the war.
	www.bonps.org /tour/capitol.htm (449 words)

	Nebraska Game and Parks Commission - NEBRASKAland Magazine
		This is the capitol that Nebraskans began building in 1922, proceeding in stages on a pay-as-you-go basis, and persevering to finish the fourth and final stage in 1932 despite the Great Depression.
		The biggest problem revealed by the 1995 study, however, was a fundamental misunderstanding during the tower's construction that robbed it of flexibility and changed its distribution of weight in a way contrary to the building's design.
		At each of six floors in the tower, workers removed three courses (horizontal layers) of limestone and large quantities of brick to expose the face and underside of the perimeter beam and shelf angle.
	www.ngpc.state.ne.us /nebland/articles/history/icon.asp (2916 words)

	Capitol Records
		Capitol was in third place and basically tied with a company called Decca, which was not connected to British Decca.
		Actually, Capitol got started during the war because Glenn Wallichs with his record store connection was able to get a lot of used shellac, which you couldn't get during the war.
		Capitol was originally incorporated as "Liberty Records" in April 1942 (I got a copy of the papers from Sacramento with Wallichs', Mercer's and DeSylva's signature), but they were unable to secure the rights to use the name from the Liberty Music Shops in NY.
	surrealist.org /writing/capitol1.html (2440 words)

	North Dakota State Capitol Building & Grounds Virtual Tour Map - Bismarck, North Dakota
		The North Dakota State Capitol Building Tower is often lovingly referred to as "The Skyscraper on the Prairie" although it is only 241 feet 8 inches tall.
		It is popular belief that the Capitol Building Tower is the tallest structure in North Dakota, but that honor belongs to the 2,063 foot tall KVLY TV tower (3 miles west of Blanchard, ND), which also happens to be the tallest manmade structure in the entire World.
		Surrounding the Capitol Building Complex is a beautiful 132 acre park-like area known as the "Capitol Grounds", encompassing statues, memorials, trails, parks, ND State Heritage Center Museum, Liberty Memorial Building, and the ND Governor's Residence.
	www.realnd.com /capitolmap.htm (595 words)

	The Columbus Online Community - Columbus Telegram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Now in the ninth year of the project, the Capitol tower has seen scaffolding come and go, the north steps disassembled and put back and the south and east sides tuck-pointed and repaired.
		The Capitol, designed by architect Bertram Goodhue, was built during the Depression by a frugal Legislature that spent money on it as they went.
		Past work on the Capitol in the late 1960s and early 1970s did not adequately address the problems, Ripley said, and in the future he recommends that the building be examined about every decade to address repairs immediately before they escalate in scope and price.
	www.columbustelegram.com /articles/2006/06/04/news/news1capitol.txt (591 words)

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		Capitol is probably counting on the less avid / knowledgeable Beatle fans not knowing about the mix-up, therefore not returning their discs and Capitol not having to issue replacements.
		Capitol Records had ordered and approved mono masters made from the original 1965 mono tapes, which were delivered to the mastering facility directly from the Capitol vault.
		Capitol's engineers created duophonic mixes from mono masters by emphasizing the treble in one channel, boosting the bass in the other, and running the two channels slightly out-of-sync to simulate a stereo sound.
	abbeyrd.best.vwh.net /news/304capitolvolume2.html (13588 words)

	Oregon Capitol Foundation
		The vision of the Oregon State Capitol Foundation is to create a living history, enhance the dignity and beauty of the Capitol, and foster cultural and educational opportunities.
		The Oregon State Capitol Foundation is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the State Capitol and the shared heritage that it represents for all Oregonians.
		During a legislative session, the State Capitol is full of activity with legislators, staff, and citizens from throughout the state of Oregon.
	www.leg.state.or.us /capinfo/foundation.htm (1087 words)

	Capitol Hill Tower - Near Southeast DC Revitalization
		"Capitol Hill Tower" is actually two projects: a 200-room Courtyard by Marriott, which runs along the southern side of the building, and Capitol Hill Tower, a 340-unit coop building which takes up the rest of the block.
		The lighter-shaded tower on the left is the Courtyard tower, and the darker-brick section on the right is the residential complex.
		In winter, the view of the Capitol Dome at the end of the street is clearer (and it's even better in person).
	www.jdland.com /dc/captower.cfm (388 words)

	Louisiana State Capitol
		The construction of the building was part of his political platform, as well as the notion to place the state capitol on the site, which was once Louisiana State University and formerly a military post known as the Pentagon Barracks.
		The tower is decorated with important groups of sculpture representing the history of the State.
		Long was assassinated in the Capitol Building, the building for which he fought to be constructed and used as the state's government seat, and died on September 10, 1935.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/louisiana/cap.htm (441 words)

	Capitol Records
		Her complete Capitol recordings were released in 2000 on the 2 CD set "Liltin' Miss Tilton: Complete Capitol Recordings." Ella Mae Morse recorded "Cow-Cow Boogie" at the MCGregor studio for Capitol's second release #102 that became the studio's first million seller.
		The present Capitol Tower building was constructed in 1956 at 1730 Vine Street near Hollywood Boulevard.
		Now widely known as the 'Capitol Tower', the building was designed by Welton Becket, noted architect, and is a modern, striking, earthquake-resistant reinforced-concrete structure.
	history.sandiego.edu /gen/recording/studios2.html (987 words)

	Capitol Studios - world leading recording studios video tour
		Today, Capitol Studios and Capitol Mastering have evolved into the Studio of the Future respecting the technology and creativity of the past and cultivating an adventurous spirit into the future.
		Capitol Studios offers an intermediate size recording facility from 4 to 75 pieces, with reasonable rates compared to commercial sound stages, with film, TV and ad professionals.
		We would like to sincerely thank all at Capitol Studios for taking the time to show us around and our special thanks go to Al Schmitt who took time out while working at Capitol to be featured.
	www.recordproduction.com /capitol_studios.htm (575 words)

	Leo Kottke Connection \| Capitol Years (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Capitol was a strong company with artists that ran the gamut from The Beatles, Grand Funk Railroad, The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd and Steve Miller to Ann Murray, Glen Campbell and Helen Reddy.
		"Capitol was reluctant about a live album so soon, as the 'official rule book of making records' says an artist is allowed one live album per career, " said Bruce.
		All the Capitol releases were produced by Denny Bruce.
	www.leokottkeconnection.bravehost.com /capitol.html (2800 words)

	Capitol Records Inner Sleeves, Part One
		Although Capitol continued to use plastic bags, they were one of the industry giants who made the move toward colorful paper inner sleeves.
		The "front" side of the liner promotes Capitol's "high fidelity" sound, explaining that Capitol records are being housed in such sleeves "so that it will reach you in 'mint' condition." The sleeve also explains how to clean a record and that diamond needles are superior to sapphire ones.
		The sleeve proclaims that its contents are a "Capitol stereo record." "The Full Spectrum of Sound" was Capitol's promotional slogan for stereo records and can be found at the top of many stereo LP covers from the period.
	meltingpot.fortunecity.com /kirkland/266/btls/inner.htm (1510 words)

	KFWB News-News,Traffic,Dodgers - Preservationists Fret Over Future of Iconic Capitol Records Tower
		LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rumors that the Capitol Records tower, which looks like a stack of records and is one of the world's most recognizable buildings, could be sold to a developer who might convert it into condos has sparked concern among city leaders and preservationists.
		They say the building where Capitol Records helped produce and distribute music for Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and many other musicians, is too much of an icon to be turned into housing.
		Besides its architectural significance, the tower is a symbol of enterprise and talent, said Diana Rubio, a spokeswoman for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
	www.kfwb.com /pages/16184.php (312 words)

	Tennessee State Capitol, Nashville by Strickland
		According to Tennessee A Guide To The State, "the capitol conforms in every respect to Strickland's original design, as may be seen from a comparison with his report to the State legislature on May 20, 1845.
		The dimensions, according to the architect, were to be, including the porticoes, 232 feet by 124 feet, with a surrounding flagged terrace or platform 18 feet in width.
		The porticos were modelled on the Erechtheum on the Acropolis in Athens while the tower is based on the Choragic monument of Lysicrates in Athens.
	www.bluffton.edu /~sullivanm/tennessee/nashville/capitol/capitol.html (315 words)

	LT. GOVERNOR BROGAN ANNOUNCES IMPROVED RECYCLING PROGRAM
		Also, Leon County is providing to the Capitol Complex, free of charge, a container, as well as collection and recycling services for plastic beverage bottles, aluminum cans and newspaper.
		A recent look at the Capitol Complex indicated that nearly 70 percent of the used paper is white office paper.
		The Capitol Complex is the first set of office buildings to have their recycling program updated.
	www.dep.state.fl.us /SECRETARY/news/2002/02-eday.htm (595 words)

	Capitol Complex Recycling Program
		The Capitol Tower, the Historic Capitol, the House Office Building, the Senate Office Building and the Knott Building.
		The Capitol Complex is just the first set of state offices buildings to have their recycling program evaluated and updated.
		Today, the state is paying for the hauling of mixed office paper to the local processor because of the worldwide drop in market prices for recycled paper and the increased costs of transportation.
	www.dep.state.fl.us /SECRETARY/news/2002/qarecycle.htm (760 words)

	State: Democrats feeling banished as speaker reassigns offices
		But Republican House Speaker Johnnie Byrd is doing his part by sequestering Democrats in offices on the upper floors of the Capitol tower, away from the action and at the mercy of the Capitol's balky elevators.
		A couple dozen Democrats previously had offices in the tower, but now they are all there, except for the four leaders.
		Byrd wanted to move more members of the House's staff downstairs, which eliminated some space, and a few offices were lost when the Capitol police expanded their quarters.
	www.sptimes.com /2003/01/01/news_pf/State/Democrats_feeling_ban.shtml (469 words)

	Variety.com - EMI flexes tower power (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Argent Ventures has purchased the Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood for $50 million and leased back the property to the EMI-owned label.
		One of Hollywood's most recognizable landmarks, the cylindrical Capitol Tower was built in 1956 and has housed Capitol staff and its famed studios ever since.
		EMI will retain the trademark and rights to the imagery of the Capitol Tower.
	www.variety.com /article/VR1117950902?categoryID=18 (299 words)

	popculturefanboy: June 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		According to a Capitol Records press release, the set list "will draw heavily on the newer material the band has been working on over the past months", and "will feature appropriately scaled down staging and lighting design, creating a suitably intimate environment for the first ever airings of several new songs".
		Capitol would release the original Broadway cast album to Porter's musical "Can-Can" as well as soundtrack when it was turned into a movie.
		Murry was at one time co-producer of The Beach Boys, ran the band's publishing company Sea of Tunes, had his own album on Capitol ("The Many Moods Of Murry Wilson), and was manager and producer of the Tower Records band The Sunrays, and their website has a photos of them with Murry.
	popculturefanboy.blogspot.com /2006_06_01_popculturefanboy_archive.html (11408 words)

	State News - StatesmanJournal.com
		Rosalie Ramirez (center) and her grandparents Terry (left) and Marilie Moore tour the Capitol tower during Oregon’s birthday celebration Feb. 14.
		Visitors to the state Capitol are treated to tours and cake as part of the state’s birthday festivities.
		Kelly Grecny brought her 6-year-old son, Gabriel, to the Capitol to climb the steps and look out over Salem after the boy told her that tours were taking place for Statehood Day.
	news.statesmanjournal.com /article_print.cfm?i=75438 (335 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- EMI sells L.A.'s iconic Capitol Records tower in $50 million deal
		LOS ANGELES – The iconic, cylindrical Capitol Records building that stands just north of the intersection of Hollywood and Vine won't be sold for condos after all.
		Artists as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and The Beach Boys recorded albums in the building, which was built in 1956 to look like a stack of records.
		That sentiment was echoed by Gubler, who said he was pleased the landmark building would stay a part of the music industry.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20060928-1601-ca-capitolrecords.html (491 words)

	NET OnLine - Art - The Capitol Murals transcript
		It is the highest public floor in the Capitol tower and it is a very obvious draw to those that come in the building.
		The program of artwork and decoration used in the Capitol was created by Dr. Hartley Burr Alexander a University of Nebraska professor of philosophy who had a love of the classics.
		Today the Nebraska State Capitol building is recognized as one of the significant structures in the history of American architecture.
	net.unl.edu /artsFeat/capitolmurals_trans.html (7147 words)

	Trial `guessing game' town's big attraction
		The hottest game in the capitol city these days is guessing, at least among watchers of Gov. Fife Symington's bank fraud trial, a group that is becoming less exclusive by the day.
		Hull also is quietly assembling a transition team and is talking to candidates to succeed her if she makes the big move from the seventh floor to the ninth floor of the capitol tower.
		When he broke his silence Thursday, first for capitol reporters who staked him out at a meeting with Senate President Brenda Burns, R-Glendale, then at a news conference about a court challenge of his school finance plan, Symington appeared unexpectedly calm.
	www.azstarnet.com /public/packages/symington/aug97/lx0461.html (1000 words)

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