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          Behind the ScenesArticleAOC Moves the House Office Buildings StoreroomsBy Franklin Bradley|October 14, 2014"When you open a door, you never know what you're going to find. We have found stuffed wolves that scared the pants off a man. Right around the corner was a big canoe that we had to pull out," says Vince Incitto. Cordell Shields explained, "The wolf was just inside the door, facing me. When I opened
    History & DiscoveriesArticleBells, Buzzers, Clicks and ClocksBy Sharon Gang|October 2, 2014On a weekly basis, Library Buildings and Grounds Electrician Eugene (Geno) Blowe winds the magnificent clock above the west door in the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building , known as Mr. Flanagan's clock for the man who created it. First thing on Monday mornings
    Behind the ScenesArticleAOC Bike Commuters: In Their Own WordsBy Kristen Frederick|October 1, 2014While commuting to work in Washington, D.C., will always be a challenge, few modes of transportation leave the commuter with this feeling: invigoration. In fact, that's how Shaun Abell, Horticulturist with the U.S. Botanic Garden, describes his daily commute by bike every morning. And he's in good
    ProjectsArticleCrumbling Down and Building UpBy Matt Guilfoyle|September 29, 2014Addressing the stone pandemic across the Capitol campus takes a team of historic preservationists, structural engineers and stonemasons, among others.
    Basic pageCannon Suite ConstructionBy Sarah Davis|September 16, 2014Scroll below to find your suite number and when it will be affected, or click to jump to your floor: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Please note: Some existing suite locations will not be returning at the conclusion of construction. These suites are marked with an asterisk (*). Subscribe to Email Alerts To sign
    Basic pageCannon Resources for MediaBy Sarah Davis|September 9, 2014Download the 2023 fact sheet. Cannon Images Download image collection. (128.6 MB, zip file) Zip file that contains high resolution images of Cannon damage. Please credit: "Architect of the Capitol" Cannon Videos Modernizing the Cannon House Office Building Historic Preservation: Cannon House Office
    Basic pageCannon Renewal Project UpdatesBy Sarah Davis|September 9, 2014The north wing of the Cannon Building is closed. Access to all floors, including the basement, in this portion of the building will be unavailable until the work is complete at the end of 2020.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleAnne Frank Tree at the CapitolBy Sharon Gang|July 21, 2014Although I read Anne Frank's diary years ago, it wasn't until May of this year that I had the opportunity to visit the secret annex in Amsterdam where Anne, along with family members and friends, hid from the Nazis for two years. While I was in Holland, a tree was planted in Anne's honor on the
    PersonDavid Lynn|June 9, 2014Appointed August 22, 1923; Retired September 30, 1954. David Lynn was appointed Architect of the Capitol in 1923 to fill the vacancy caused by Elliott Woods' death. Like his predecessor, Lynn was not an architect but had worked his way up through the ranks to become the agency’s number one assistant
    History & DiscoveriesArticleWhat's Hiding in National Statuary Hall?By Sharon Gang|May 20, 2014Next time you're in Statuary Hall on the second floor of the U.S. Capitol near the House Chamber, look closely at the windows behind the statues of Jefferson Davis and Uriah Milton Rose on the east side of the room. They may look like windows, but they're not. In the late 1990s, when the demand for
    History & DiscoveriesArticleNational Garden Highlights Regional Plants and Sustainable PracticesBy Matt Guilfoyle|May 12, 2014As Congress meets in the halls of the U.S. Capitol, a small group of AOC employees toil in the heat a few hundred yards away to help a living national treasure thrive in an urban center. This is the National Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Conceived as an outdoor laboratory for gardening in
    Programs & EventsArticleMeet the Carillonneur of the CapitolBy Erin Nelson|May 8, 2014Capitol Hill, with its rich history and iconic buildings, allows for an eclectic mix of professions. Jim Saenger, the Capitol's Carillonneur, has perhaps one of the most unique and least visible jobs on the Hill. His contractual agreement with the Architect of the Capitol, directed by the 1963
    Basic pageDome By-The-NumbersBy Sarah Davis|April 24, 2014Dome Restoration 12,800 inches of cracked cast iron repaired ( 8,000 inches repaired with the "lock and stitch" and "Dutchman" techniques) 1,215 gallons of paint used to repaint the Dome - 3 layers x 405 gallons each. Final top coat color is "Dome White." 1.1 million lbs. weight of scaffold 75,000+
    Doing GoodArticleAOC Employee Gives Back to the CommunityBy Erin Nelson|April 21, 2014Buddy Paddy spends his days caring for the trees on Capitol Hill as a Tree Surgeon with the AOC Capitol Grounds . His job involves examining approximately 4,500 trees throughout the year to ensure that they are healthy and continue growing to maturity. His evenings are spent in much the same way, as
    Basic pageCongressional Reports and TestimonyBy Sarah Davis|April 7, 2014With the support of Congress, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a strong steward of the buildings and grounds that comprise Capitol Hill.
    Behind the ScenesArticleSaving Energy, Preserving HistoryBy AOC Staff|April 1, 2014Here at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), our challenge is unique – we must maintain aging, iconic buildings while adapting to state-of-the-art technology and increasing responsiveness to environmental, security and safety considerations in a rich historical setting. A building’s lifetime
    Basic pageCable Channel GuideBy Sarah Davis|March 27, 2014Phase I House Channel Lineup Congressional Cable Television System House Digital/High Definition * = Indicates that channel source is still being obtained and will not be immediately available for August roll out. Channel is reserved and we are working to provide it. Need Assistance? Contact the
    History & DiscoveriesArticleFrom Concept to Creation: AOC's role in New Statues at the CapitolBy Curator Division|March 24, 2014As Curator for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), I have been responsible for evaluating and advising on many of the new statues and busts that are accepted by Congress for the United States Capitol , from marble busts of vice presidents to statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection . Many
    ArtDr. Norman E. Borlaug Statue|March 21, 2014This statue of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Iowa in 2014. Borlaug's statue replaced a statue of James Harlan, which Iowa had donated in 1910.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleInspiration from HistoryBy Sharon Gang|March 19, 2014When I point out the Car of History clock in National Statuary Hall to friends and family I inevitably get the same question: "Where's the car?" This marble sculpture, created in 1819, is among the oldest works of art in the Capitol. It depicts Clio, the muse of History, holding a book in which she
    ArtJames Madison Statue|February 7, 2014The statue of James Madison in James Madison Memorial Hall of the Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building depicts him as a man in his thirties, sitting erect in a chair that is draped with a cloak; his right foot projects beyond the statue's self base. In his right hand is a volume of
    History & DiscoveriesArticleMonuments Man Creates Monumental StatueBy Franklin Bradley|February 7, 2014Not every fine art sculptor inspires a character in a WWII action blockbuster starring George Clooney, but not every sculptor is Walker K. Hancock, one of the Monuments Men, whose work resides in the U.S. Capitol , Library of Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States , and who is a true
    History & DiscoveriesArticleGrazing the Capitol GroundsBy AOC Staff|February 3, 2014Andria Leo, archivist for the Architect of the Capitol, digs through historical documents in the AOC's archives to uncover new history. The Capitol Grounds have long been a haven for wildlife, with residents ranging from squirrels to red-tailed hawks to a red fox . But sheep? If it had been left up
    Basic pagePage Not FoundBy Sarah Davis|December 26, 2013Looking for something? The requested page could not be found. Perhaps these links will help you... I am a: Visitor Hill Employee Researcher/Student Or: Go to Homepage Search our Website Contact Us
    History & DiscoveriesArticleCelebrating 150 Years of FreedomBy Lori Taylor|December 2, 2013When tracing back through history, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact day when the construction of the U.S. Capitol Building was completed. The Capitol, like the nation it represents, has continued to grow and change over the years, all the way up until the most recent addition of the Capitol Visitor
    History & DiscoveriesArticleB.B. French – Blogger ExtraordinaireBy Matt Guilfoyle|November 6, 2013Long before the advent of Twitter, Facebook and blogs – there were journals. 150 years ago this month saw one of the most transformative periods in the construction of the United States Capitol along with the historic address by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg. One individual captured these events
    Basic pageElectric Vehicle Charging Stations|October 31, 2013The monthly fee of $27 consists of two cost components: 1) the cost of power and 2) capital construction recapitalization and provides for a full-day charge using the existing 110V outlets. Registered users will be required to provide their own power cord and plug. To participate in the program
    ArtSir Winston Churchill Bust|October 30, 2013The bust of Sir Winston Churchill is the third estate cast made from a life model that was created in the 1950s. The tributes carved on the pedestal are "Statesman, Honorary U.S. Citizen, Defender of Freedom."
    Basic pageUSBG Foliage Plant Program|October 24, 2013Small plants are suitable for a desk top or mantle; medium plants are appropriate for a shelf or windowsill; large plants require space on a table or stand. The USBG staff will work with you to determine a suitable plant for your work environment. Our plant inventory varies by season and demand
    Basic pageSenate RestaurantsBy Sarah Davis|October 24, 2013Cups & Company — Russell Building, SRB-65 Dirksen Cafe — Dirksen Building, SDB-R7 Inside Scoop — Dirksen Building, SDG-21A Refectory — U.S. Capitol, S-112A​ Senate Carry-Out — U.S. Capitol, SB-10A​ Senate Dining Room — U.S. Capitol, S-110 The Coffee Shop — Dirksen Building, SDB-R7 Questions? Please
    
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