STATEHOUSE OVERVIEW--The Ohio flag is seen in the forground hanging from the Riffe Center as thousands gather for the public opening of the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus Ohio, on Sunday, July 7, 1996.

GOING FOR THE RECORD--Ohio Governor George Voinovich and First Lady Janet, far right, cut a giant red ribbon to start the festivities at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus Ohio, on Sunday, July 7, 1996. The ribbon, which was wrapped around the entire Statehouse measured 1,080 feet and will be submitted to the Guiness Books of Records.

COME ON IN--Thousands of Ohioans gather to visit the renovated Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus Ohio, on Sunday, July7, 1996.

YOUNG VISITOR--Three year old Jacob Knotts holds onto the marble railing as he heads for the atrium at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus Ohio, on Monday, July 8, 1996. Jacob was with his mom, Marte on State Employee Day at the renovated capital.

MAP ROOM--Visitors walk on the state map in the lower level at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus Ohio, on Monday, July 8, 1996. The 88 counties that make up the state are represented on the map.