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          ArtSenate Fountain|June 11, 2020The hexagon is 25 feet across and the basin measures 85 feet by 100 feet. From the oval basin the water is piped underground to three sculpted stone bubbler **fountains** in the north wall of the terrace. The scalloped rims of their tiered basins repeat the pattern of the large **fountain** above. From there the water is again piped underground to the lower level of the 180-foot-by-80-foot reflecting pool. The present lighting display is comprised of 114 underwater ...Authorization for its construction, for that of the terraces, and for landscaping was given on March 4, 1929. The fountain was designed by architects Bennett, Parsons and Frost and built under the direction of Architect of the Capitol David Lynn . It operated for the first time on July 16, 1932. The
    ArtFirst CornerstoneBy Sarah Davis|June 2, 2023Contemporary Masonic practice included the laying of an inscribed metal plate along with a cornerstone. Caleb Bentley, a Quaker clockmaker and silversmith who lived in Georgetown not far from Suter's Fountain Inn, where the commissioners held their meetings, made the silver plate for the Capitol
    ArtLower Senate Fountain Cherry Trees|June 30, 2020Site of two varieties: Yoshino ( Prunus x yeodoensis ) and Japanese flowering ( Prunus serrulata ).
    ArtHouse Garage Fountain Cherry Trees|June 30, 2020Site of one variety: Japanese flowering (Prunus serrulata).
    ArtCourt of Neptune|June 11, 2020Passersby enjoy the play of the jets of water on the majestic, bearded and muscular king of the sea; his sons the tritons blowing conches; the frolicking, horseback-riding Nereids (sea nymphs); and the water-spouting turtles, frogs and sea serpent, placed in front of a grotto-like wall. The tritons
    ArtPeace Monument|June 11, 2020The white marble Peace Monument was erected in 1877-1878 to commemorate the naval deaths at sea during the Civil War. Serve. Preserve. Inspire.

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