Favorite this☆ Capitol Union High School Description: View of the front of Capitol Union High School. This building was the state capitol from 1828-1847 when the capitol moved to Lansing. The building burned down in 1893. Details Resource ID: EB02c443 Subject: High school buildings--Michigan--Detroit Lantern slides Date Issued: Unknown year Format: 1 transparency : glass ; 3.25 x 3.25 in. Member of: Burton Historical Collection Negative Number: BHC lantern slide no. 275 Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.