The most beautiful building in every US state, according to people who live there

Architecture is a powerful form of art.

When a city builds a library, train station, school, or museum that adds to the streetscape, it can transform a neighborhood and increase the emotional well-being of residents.

We asked readers to name the one architectural masterpiece they adore in their state. Responses ranged from a cliffside church to a famous lighthouse.

Here are the most beautiful buildings in every US state, plus Washington, DC:

Alabama — The Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile

Honorable mentions: Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House in Florence; the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery

Alaska — The Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center in Fairbanks

Honorable mentions: Sealaska Heritage Institute's Walter Soboleff Center in Juneau; Ketchikan Public Library

Arizona — The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona

"Sedona is just completely filled with beauty," a reader said. "And while I feel there are way too many churches in the US, I do love the Chapel of the Holy Cross."

Honorable mention: San Xavier Mission in Tucson

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