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          History & DiscoveriesArticleThe Liberty Cap in the Art of the U.S. CapitolBy Curator Division|January 29, 2013The liberty cap was the symbol of freedom and liberty commonly used in the 19th century and is seen in many places in the United States Capitol . This soft cap evolved as a combination of two earlier symbolic head coverings. The peaked red Phrygian cap was worn in present-day Turkey as early as 800
    History & DiscoveriesArticleWindows of Capitol HillBy Stephen T. Ayers|January 22, 2013"Even at the United Nations, where legend has it that the building was designed so that there could be no corner offices, the expanse of glass in individual offices is said to be a dead giveaway as to rank. Five windows are excellent, one window not so great." – Enid Nemy Recently I was honored to
    Behind the ScenesArticleCapturing the SeasonsBy Curator Division|January 15, 2013We first mounted a digital camera atop the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building in 2004. It was the perfect location to document the construction of the Capitol Visitor Center . Since the building was being constructed underground we needed to shoot from above to have a good view of the
    Behind the ScenesArticleA Legacy of ServiceBy Sharon Gang|December 17, 2012You never forget your first real job. A good one, with a good mentor, can ingrain work habits that will be carried with you throughout your career. My first job after college was on Capitol Hill working as a staff assistant for then-Rep. Daniel K. Akaka. At the end of the 112th Congress, now-Senator
    History & DiscoveriesArticleDeciphering the Calendar Stone in the Capitol RotundaBy Matt Guilfoyle|December 12, 2012Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Matt Guilfoyle investigates the myth of the Mayan Calendar at the U.S. Capitol . The Mayan Calendar has drawn a lot of attention lately, largely surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. It has even drawn focus to a lesser-known image in " The Frieze of American
    History & DiscoveriesArticleNearly Nine Million Visitors LaterBy Sharon Gang|November 30, 2012December 2 has been an important anniversary at the U.S. Capitol since 1863 when the final section of the Statue of Freedom was installed atop the dome. The accomplishment was heralded by gun salutes from the forts that ringed Washington. Since 2008, however, December 2 has signified another
    History & DiscoveriesArticleCapturing Bartholdi FountainBy Curator Division|November 26, 2012I took this photo of Bartholdi Fountain just after it returned from its recent restoration in 2011. The fountain had been off site for more than two years so this photo would help reintroduce this stunning sculpture to the world. One of the key elements of the restoration was restoring the glass
    History & DiscoveriesArticleLincoln and the CapitolBy Matt Guilfoyle|November 9, 2012One of the greatest privileges of working for the Architect of the Capitol is knowing we have our hands on history everyday and we are afforded the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the giants of America's past. Perhaps no other person looms larger in that history than Abraham Lincoln. The
    Programs & EventsArticleCapturing AutumnBy Curator Division|October 24, 2012Autumn color on Capitol Hill is a beautiful reminder of the passing year, visible against a gleaming backdrop of architectural permanence. The combination of lightness and gravitas makes for great photography. I'm very pleased here to share some thoughts after several autumns of photography on the
    Behind the ScenesArticleWhile You Were Sleeping – AOC Masons at WorkBy Lori Taylor|October 18, 2012Masons working at the Architect of the Capitol get the campus ready for another day before the rest of the employees on Capitol Hill even wake. They have a small window of time very early in the day to complete any tasks that may interfere with visitors or the work of staff.
    Behind the ScenesArticleThe Accessible Capitol Visitor CenterBy Sharon Gang|October 9, 2012Although my disability from knee surgery is temporary, it has given me the opportunity to see Capitol Hill from a different perspective. Never have I appreciated the Capitol's consistently functioning escalators and elevators more than over the past month. From the elevators that take me from the
    Programs & EventsArticleOne Team, One Mission, One DayBy Sharon Gang|September 28, 2012Presidential inaugural ceremonies at the United States Capitol take a team effort to pull together, and planning for the event begins as soon as the previous Inauguration ends. Take a behind-the-scenes look at AOC's role in this event, including platform construction and a materials infographic.
    Behind the ScenesArticleSaving Life & Limb: AOC ArboristsBy Franklin Bradley|September 25, 2012Year round, I often notice Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees perched high in the trees above. I love the large, beautiful trees across Capitol Hill—they are longest standing witnesses of the history of this campus, from the burning of the Capitol by the British to the sculpting of the current
    History & DiscoveriesArticleMaster Illusionists of Capitol HillBy Matt Guilfoyle|August 31, 2012Turning wood into marble, metal into wood, one dimensional into three dimensional; these are all "tricks" of the trade for the painters of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). "We make a lot of things look like something they are not," said Cori Wright, assistant supervisor painter and decorator for
    History & DiscoveriesArticlePath to Capitol During the Civil WarBy Matt Guilfoyle|August 28, 2012As a professional commuter, every day I enter my "bubble" – looking at my phone, listening to music, reading my Kindle – as I travel from my home in Bristow, Virginia, to my office at the U.S. Capitol. It is easy to forget to look-up and appreciate that in a single morning commute on the Virginia
    History & DiscoveriesArticleMeeting a Capitol ArtistBy Sharon Gang|August 14, 2012Two new bookmarks I worked on for the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) celebrate Constantino Brumidi , the artist who painted the Apotheosis of Washington in the eye of the Capitol Rotunda and murals throughout the Capitol. I brought a few to my Mom, who is an accomplished artist, and encouraged her to
    History & DiscoveriesArticleIn Pictures: A Green Roof Comes AliveBy Curator Division|August 6, 2012In 2011, the 7,200 square foot middle section of the Dirksen Senate Office Building roof was replaced with a green roof. What had previously been an unusable outdoor tennis court was transformed by plantings called sedums, which is a drought-resistant plant that stays green all year long. Installing
    History & DiscoveriesArticleAOC Trailblazer: Georgia ShawBy Kristen Frederick|July 12, 2012I learned of Georgia Shaw's amazing story when her daughter, Rebecca Shaw, reached out to us on the Architect of the Capitol's Facebook page . I was immediately intrigued when Rebecca said that the AOC logo had been put on Georgia's memorial plaque after she died. What I discovered, however, is that
    Doing GoodArticleDoing Good: Riding and Raising for Research and TreatmentBy Kristen Frederick|June 8, 20121 bike. 2 days. 190 miles. More than $11,000. Like many people, Franklin Bradley's life has been touched by cancer. When he was 16 years old, his father, Loren Bradley, died of a brain tumor. Franklin's uncle also passed away after battling mesothelioma (cancer that originates in the lining of
    Doing GoodArticleDiscovering the Joys of Teaching — and LearningBy Kristen Frederick|May 17, 2012"Hey, AOC Lady!" Greetings such as these ring out at Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) High School in Northeast Washington, D.C., whenever Mary Jean Pajak, management analyst for AOC's Business Transformation Division, comes to visit. Her efforts have resulted in the AOC being
    History & DiscoveriesArticlePresidents in ArtBy Curator Division|February 27, 2012Hardly a week goes by in which a visitor touring the Capitol doesn't ask one of the Visitor Services staff, "Where does the president sleep?" The Capitol is, to be sure, a large, white, monumental structure in Washington, D.C., but it is not the president's residence. The Capitol and the White House
    Programs & EventsArticleA Holiday Tradition: AOC Trims the TreeBy Lori Taylor|November 17, 2011The hanging of the Capitol Christmas Tree lights is the job of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Capitol Grounds Division. "When the lights of the Capitol Christmas Tree are finally turned on, everyone has that 'ahh' moment," says Tree Surgeon Supervisor George Rollins. Rollins has served with the
    Behind the ScenesArticleIndustrial Mechanics: Behind the Scenes, but not Waiting in the WingsBy Franklin Bradley|October 20, 2011Equivalent in size to six Empire State Buildings, the buildings of the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court must be operational at all times to ensure the continuity of our democracy. Maintaining them at the highest level possible demands the best effort of the employees of the Architect of the Capitol
    Behind the ScenesArticleSet in Stone—How the AOC Honors Historic PreservationBy Kristen Frederick|May 24, 2011As the saying goes, "Rome wasn't built in a day," and neither was the U.S. Capitol and its surrounding buildings and grounds. Since Congress first met in the Capitol in 1800, the building has undergone dramatic expansion as the size of the nation has increased. In the center of it all is the U.S
    Behind the ScenesArticleA New Home for a Capitol TreasureBy Kristen Frederick|January 21, 2011It 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 . In August, the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Capitol Building Mason Shop , with the support of a rigging company, spent 14
    History & DiscoveriesArticleCapitol Power Plant: A Century of ServiceBy AOC Staff|December 5, 2010The 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.
    ProjectsArticle100 Year-Old Russell Senate Office Building: Getting Some "Work Done"By AOC Staff|May 13, 2010The 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.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleDome KeepersBy Matt Guilfoyle|March 13, 2010Since that time nearly 150 years ago, while the Union was restored, multiple forces have been unrelenting in their attack on the Capitol—time, weather, and nature. Today, a small unit of men has the task of protecting and preserving this most important American icon. Led by Bryan Glotfelty and
    
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