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History & Discoveries

  Presidents in Art
By aoc curator |February 27, 2012
Presidents don't sleep here, but they're honored in art!
    People working on a tree.

Programs & Events

  A Holiday Tradition: AOC Trims the Tree
By lori taylor |November 17, 2011
Preparing the Christmas tree is a true team effort for the Architect of the Capitol. Find out how we work around the clock from tree selection to arrival, decoration and lighting.
    AOC Industrial Mechanics Jeff Weiskott and Derek Matthews

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  Industrial Mechanics: Behind the Scenes, but not Waiting in the Wings
By franklin bradley |October 20, 2011
Equivalent in size to six Empire State Buildings, the buildings of the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court must be operational at all times. Maintaining them at the highest level possible demands the best effort of the employees of the Architect of the Capitol and their equipment.
    Person standing using a water sprayer.

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  Set in Stone—How the AOC Honors Historic Preservation
By kristen frederick |May 24, 2011
The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the stone exterior of the U.S. Capitol as well as the exteriors of all of the other buildings on Capitol Hill. As the buildings have aged, the challenge of caring for their ornate stone facades has only increased.
    Group of people standing with statues.

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  A New Home for a Capitol Treasure
By kristen frederick |January 21, 2011
It took both brawn and brains to move a beautiful (and hefty) treasure when the Magna Carta display was moved from the Capitol Rotunda to its new home in the Capitol Crypt.
    Black and white photo of the Capitol Power Plant's interior.

History & Discoveries

  Capitol Power Plant: A Century of Service
By aoc staff |December 5, 2010
The Capitol Power Plant has undergone significant changes as new buildings were built, and more modern and efficient equipment was installed, but what hasn't changed is the commitment of the staff. The plant's staff are highly-skilled and extremely dedicated — many have worked there for decades.
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  100 Year-Old Russell Senate Office Building: Getting Some "Work Done"
By aoc staff |May 13, 2010
The Russell Senate Office Building is looking really good for its age but, to keep it in tip-top condition, the Architect of the Capitol spent some time studying the building's exterior in preparation to clean, repair and restore the exterior envelope of this historic building.
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  Dome Keepers
By matt guilfoyle |March 13, 2010
The iconic "Walter dome" atop the Capitol is recognized around the world as a symbol of American strength and freedom. During its construction from 1855 to 1866, perhaps the greatest threat to the dome was the outbreak of the Civil War. To protect the capital city, a garrison of Union soldiers was stationed within the Capitol.
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