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          Basic pageSenate Forms and Shops|October 24, 2013Frequently Used Forms Foliage Plant Program Recycling Program Request Form Security Access Control Form (U.S. Capitol Police) Service Request Form Staff Authorization Form Senate Shops The shops of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Senate Superintendent's Office support the senate through services
    ArtAmateis Doors|October 18, 2013The bronze Amateis Doors are on display in the House Wing of the U.S. Capitol, across from the Bulfinch stairway near the Memorial Door entrance. The doors are cast in relief ranging from very low to high and consist of a transom, two valves and a surrounding frame.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleNature at the Capitol - The Statue of FreedomBy Curator Division|September 24, 2013This is the first in a series of articles, written by the Architect of the Capitol's Curator Office, about the use of nature in the art and architecture of the U.S. Capitol. The architecture of ancient Greece and Rome that inspired the United States Capitol ’s early architects and builders is noted
    Basic pageHistory of the Capitol Dome|September 19, 2013
    History & DiscoveriesArticleFrom the Archives: Bike Racks on Capitol HillBy Curator Division|July 31, 2013Architect of the Capitol archives reveal historical documents showing the purchase of the first bike racks on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Back in 1896, the Lawn Cycle Stand Manufacturing Co. was hired by the AOC to provide bike stands for the United States Capitol Building. Parking in
    History & DiscoveriesArticleKeeping History in PerspectiveBy Stephen T. Ayers|July 23, 2013In 2013 as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol's current cast iron dome, I think it's also important to remember the Capitol's humble roots in the early years of the nation's budding democracy. The man behind the Capitol's original wood and
    History & DiscoveriesArticleRising High – AOC's Elevator MechanicsBy Lori Taylor|July 9, 2013"We deal with a lot of history." No, those aren't the words of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Curator office. It's Ron Bailey, shop supervisor of the Library Buildings and Grounds Elevator Division, who runs some of the oldest elevator systems on Capitol Hill, the oldest of which date back to
    History & DiscoveriesArticleFive Items Not to Miss at the U.S. CapitolBy Sharon Gang|June 25, 2013Sharon Gang, Communications & Marketing Manager for the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) lists some lesser known highlights not to miss when you visit the United States Capitol. Most visitors are drawn to admire the obvious “big ticket” items at the U.S. Capitol Building – the Rotunda paintings , the
    Basic pageHouse Shops|June 25, 2013Building Engineer Branch Responsible for construction, maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and industrial equipment systems located throughout the buildings. Carpentry Branch Provides wood crafting, carpentry, key services and preventative
    Basic pageCapitol Shops|June 19, 2013Carpentry Division Provides fine architectural millwork, design solutions and carpentry services. AOC's carpenters manufacture, install and craft high-quality woodworking throughout the Capitol Building. Electrical Division Responsible for maintenance and repair of the electrical and life safety
    ArtFrederick Douglass Statue|June 18, 2013The statue of noted abolitionist Frederick Douglass features him standing beside a lectern and an inkwell with quill pen sits in reference to his work as an author.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleConstructing the Capitol: The OvenBy Matt Guilfoyle|June 18, 2013Control of the office thermostat – an office debate that has probably existed since the first one was installed – becomes even more "heated" in humid Washington summers. Too hot or too cold – there is no pleasing everyone, but while today the AOC provides a climate-controlled environment to the
    Behind the ScenesArticleTeaming Up for AccessibilityBy Kristen Frederick|June 17, 2013"This work had to be done right. Period," said Mark Italiano, project manager for the AOC's House Superintendent's Office , as he described how in less than four weeks, a dedicated team of tradecrafts experts was able to transform Room 104 in the Cannon House Office Building into a completely
    Behind the ScenesArticleThe Many Hats of the AOC from A to ZBy Matt Guilfoyle|June 10, 2013The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) plays a leadership role in decisions from the policing of Capitol Hill; to national standards of historic preservation; to supporting development of industry standards in fire safety, capital project management and security infrastructure. AOC's involvement falls
    PersonElliott Woods|June 9, 2013Appointed February 19, 1902; Died in office May 22, 1923. Elliott Woods was appointed "Superintendent of the Capitol Building and Grounds" to fill the vacancy caused by Edward Clark's death. Because Woods was not an architect, the name of the office was changed to "Superintendent." The title
    Behind the ScenesArticleInspired by the Past, Preserving for the FutureBy Lori Taylor|June 7, 2013Meet the AOC's decorative painters at the Library of Congress who work to preserve the ornate designs of one of the world's most beautiful buildings. Go behind the scenes and see the techniques used to keep the Thomas Jefferson Building looking as striking as it did when it first opened in 1897.
    Basic pageLibrary Shops|June 5, 2013The Superintendent of the Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds , under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, is responsible for the day-to-day structural, mechanical, electrical and vertical transportation care of the Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds. This includes the
    History & DiscoveriesArticleBeyond the Dome – Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation CenterBy Erin Nelson|June 3, 2013The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for managing all of the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region. One such facility is the Library of Congress Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center
    Doing GoodArticleMoving Offices. Improving Lives.By Franklin Bradley|May 23, 2013"You've got to shine," says Tony Blue, a woodcrafter's helper working for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) through a partnership with So Others Might Eat (SOME). "That's what our SOME instructor told us — be on your best, do your best and always try to learn something different." So Others Might
    History & DiscoveriesArticleA "Slight" Capitol ContributionBy Kristen Frederick|May 13, 2013Throughout the U.S. Capitol Building's more than 200 year history, many workers have labored in obscurity. Recently, we stumbled across a worker named Pringle Slight with an interesting (and largely forgotten) story.
    ArtGabriel “Gabe” Zimmerman Plaque|April 16, 2013
    History & DiscoveriesArticleMore Historically Accurate: Lincoln or Vampire Hunter?By Matt Guilfoyle|April 15, 2013AOC Public Affairs Officer Matt Guilfoyle watches "Lincoln" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"-- and is surprised by which film more accurately depicts the U.S. Capitol. Instead of going to the movies, I am one of those people who "wait to see it on-demand" and recently had the opportunity to
    History & DiscoveriesArticleSquirrels on Capitol GroundsBy Curator Division|April 11, 2013The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) was among the first to bring squirrels into Washington, D.C. and to place the "interesting little animals" on the Capitol Grounds . Architect of the Capitol Elliott Woods played a major role in this endeavor. The earliest discussion of squirrels in AOC's archival
    Basic pageSenate Work Request|March 21, 2013When accessing the Senate Work Request Application , you will be asked to login to the with your unique User ID and Password. Once logged in, your personal inbox displays all requests you have entered with the status of each request. From your Inbox you can: Review details of a work request Click on
    History & DiscoveriesArticleA Cornerstone of American HistoryBy Matt Guilfoyle|March 18, 2013Walk in the footsteps of the masons and laborers who worked the quarry at Government Island in Aquia, Virginia, to gather stone for the U.S. Capitol more than 200 years ago. On a cold March day, I decided to take a field trip back in time to a place where you can run your hands along history, and
    ArtRosa Parks Statue|February 27, 2013Rosa Parks' statue was unveiled in National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol, approximately 100 years after her birth on February 4, 1913. This statue depicts Parks seated on a rock-like formation of which she seems almost a part, symbolizing her famous refusal to give up her bus seat in
    Public NoticeArticleRosa Parks Statue Joins U.S. Capitol Art CollectionBy AOC Staff|February 21, 2013Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers , FAIA, LEED AP, today shared some details about the Rosa Parks statue that is slated to join the U.S. Capitol Art Collection following an unveiling ceremony on February 27, 2013, hosted by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
    History & DiscoveriesArticleAmerica's Greatest Engineer?By Matt Guilfoyle|February 20, 2013For an organization known as the Architect of the Capitol – celebrating engineers may not be without controversy. But as a communication professional, I am neutral in the timeless "battle" between these two professions. And, in truth, America's greatest buildings could not have been built without
    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
    
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