May 14, 2013 12:00 am
Life 
Elton Richardson, 85, has a map at his house that shows the route he and late wife Madeline took in their quest to visit state capitols and historic sites.
Richardson enjoyed visiting various tourist attractions in Hawaii, but said now that he's seen all 50 U.S. capitols, he's done with big trips.
Richardson visited Juneau, Alaska, last winter. It was the 49th state capitol he had toured.
Elton and his daughter, Susie Keeney, pose inside the Hawaii state capitol.
Elton Richardson is all smiles after visiting his last state capitol a few weeks ago in Honolulu, HI.
Elton and Madeline Richardson shared a lot of memories in their 62 years of marriage: Raising a family, working in the state Capitol in Olympia, and delving into real estate were just a few.They also shared a passion for history and travel, which culminated in a two-year trip to see every state capitol in the continental United States.
“I worked security in Olympia, and Madeline was a tour guide,” he said. “After being at the capitol, we decided it was a goal to visit all 48 of them.”
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