https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX3U_lN6bew Aug 2, 2023 Before he was President, Thomas Jefferson designed the Virginia State Capitol. Wanting to declare independence from British architectural styles, he turned to Greco-Roman temples and modelled his building on a specific structure in France, introducing the ubiquitous columns and pediment found in government and financial buildings across America. Discover more buildings that changed America at wttw.com/10. Geoffrey Baer hosts a number of specials that "Discover America’s built environment – the buildings, homes, parks, towns, streets, monuments, and modern marvels that reflect our nation’s history, values, ingenuity, and hopes for the future." WTTW