Lee
and Karen Duquette
explored the outside and inside of
The Wyoming Capitol Building in Cheyenne, WY
June 30, 2025
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The Wyoming State Capitol is listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
and is located at Capitol Avenue and 24th Street. The Wyoming State Capitol
is the seat of two of Wyoming's three branches of government. |
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Below: It did not cost for Lee and Karen Duquette to explore inside
the Wyoming State Capitol Building. As of this date, it is the 4th State
Capital Building and Grounds that Lee and Karen Duquette have explored.
Besides the floors and the ceilings, the walls were also outstandingly
amazingly decorated. It boats marble floors, fine woodwork, stained
glass and historic photographs.
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Below: View from
above The Senate Chamber and the overhead window design panels
in the Wyoming State Capitol Building |
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Below: Lee Duquette at the entrance
to the Senate Chamber in the Wyoming State Capitol Building |
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Below: Sign about the Wyoming Senate |
Below: Looking down multiple layers of stairs
in the Wyoming State Capitol Building |
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Below: Lee Duquette viewed The
Historic Supreme Court in the Wyoming State Capitol Building. |
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Below: Two signs about The Four
Sisters, followed by a statue of each Sister -- Justice, Courage, Hope
and Truth |
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Below: The name of the oldest sister is
"Truth"
Truth calls us to follow her, to walk by her side,
for she illuminates our way.
In her absence there is darkness, strife and suffer,
In her presence, Life is Clear and Meaningful. |
Below: The name of the second sister is
"Justice"
Justice declares that under her gaze
we are given the right to live a life
without Tyranny, Cruelty, and Perfidy,
as well as the Duty to Live
in Peace, and respect for one another. |
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Below: The name of the third sister is "Courage"
Courage comes to our side in our darkest hour
to exhort us not to fear, but to be brave,
and choose what is good and right. |
Below: The name of the youngest sister is "Hope"
Hope announces the coming of the day when the
yearnings of our soul shall be satisfied.
Her message infuses us with strength for the day
and meaning to our tribulation. |
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Below: Lee Duquette entered the
House Gallery section of the Wyoming State Capitol Building. |
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Below: Then it was time for Lee
and Karen Duquette to explore the Capitol Garden Level and all
of its glory. |
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Below: Chief Washakie sign and
monument. Notice the skylight above and the outside view. |
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 The
next day, July 1, 2025, Lee Duquette did not feel very well and did not
wish to explore Cheyenne. However, after trying to rest for several hours
in the hotel room, he finally told Karen Duquette to call 911 and she
did. The fire truck and paramedics were there quickly and Karen showed
them to the hotel room. But soon they called an ambulance to take Lee
to the hospital. Karen followed the ambulance because she was not sure
of where the hospital was located. The Paramedics were knowledgeable about
their job and very kind to Karen.
Eventually, the Emergency Room said Lee needed to be admitted into the
hospital. This was basically the end of their vacation, although they
obviously could not just go home anytime soon. Karen stayed with Lee all
day, every day and late into the evening. Then she went back to the hotel
at night and returned as soon as she could each and every day. She called
their daughter, Renee to inform her of the situation and Renee flew up
to Wyoming as soon as she could.
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