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The original territorial capitol in Detroit served as the first state capitol. In 1847, the capital city was moved to Lansing. A white frame building served as the first capitol in Lansing. Today’s capitol at the intersection of Michigan and Capitol avenues in Lansing, designed by Elijah E. Myers, was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
