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In Short – It's best known for its Christmas lights, which decorate the building every winter. The tradition began in 1935 and has continued annually. The holiday lighting ceremony has become a large annual gathering. Keep an eye out for the tower chimes, which ring every 15 minutes, and the interior finish, which includes many lavish features. Colorado marble was used for counters in many of the public offices and restrooms.