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      Benjamin Henry Latrobe was the second Architect of the Capitol, first hired in 1803 by President Thomas Jefferson.

History & Discoveries

  Benjamin Henry Latrobe's Capitol Contributions
By kate holder |September 29, 2020
The Second Architect's Neoclassical Style Made a Lasting Impact
    A small funeral for Representative Lewis was held in the Rotunda, with social distancing measures in place.

Programs & Events

  John Lewis' Lying in State: A New Normal
By Morgan Green |September 21, 2020
AOC Teams Adjusted to New Safety Protocols and Successfully Served This Unprecedented Event
    Anthony Littlejohn completes the COVID-19 cleaning protocols for AOC vehicles.

Behind the Scenes

  COVID-19 Cleaning Protocols
By erin nelson |September 14, 2020
AOC Staff Put In the Work to Keep Us Safe During COVID-19
    This 1873 photograph shows how the USBG's first Conservatory had grown from a single Victorian greenhouse to this large, five-part Conservatory with 14 support greenhouses.

History & Discoveries

  U.S. Botanic Garden at 200: Deeply Rooted, Branching Outward
By devin dotson |July 23, 2020
For 200 years, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) has been showcasing plants to visitors from around the globe. The USBG was originally proposed by George Washington to establish a place for Americans to learn about useful and engaging plants.
    The AOC team at the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA): Mike Miller, John McPhaul and Marvin Cortez.

Behind the Scenes

  Beyond the Dome – A Visit to the American College of the Building Arts
By kate holder |July 15, 2020
The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) mission cannot be fulfilled without its employees possessing the skills required to meet the AOC's deep commitment to maintaining the historic buildings of Capitol Hill.
    The finished SR-253 hearing room, with the ceiling and plaster reliefs repainted to appear like carved stone, which is truer to the architects' original intention.

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  Before and After: Hearing Room Renovation for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
By elizabeth yoder |July 8, 2020
The Senate Office Buildings jurisdiction recently completed a project to restore the hearing room for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (SR-253) in the Russell Senate Office Building.
    AOC employees discussing permit requirements during a self-inspection at the U.S. Capitol.

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  Capitol Building Self-Inspections
By erin nelson |June 16, 2020
The Architect of the Capitol continues to evaluate how best to keep our employees safe.
    CVC employee sewing face masks during the novel coronavirus.

Doing Good

  Capitol Visitor Center Employees Find Ways To Give
By laura trivers |June 9, 2020
The coronavirus inspired many of us to wonder what, if anything, we could do to help when it seemed the needs around us were overwhelming. Two Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) employees found a way and are using their skills to make a difference as our communities fight the virus.
    Conditions of the U.S. Capitol's copper roof before replacement.

Projects

  Continuous Care of the U.S. Capitol Roof
By laura condeluci |March 25, 2020
Like most beloved national treasures from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Capitol Building roof requires continuous care. Once a section has been replaced, it is regularly inspected as part of preventive maintenance.
    A five-pointed star was cut within seconds by the Architect of the Capitol Sheet Metal Shop.

Behind the Scenes

  Cool Tools: Plasma Cutting Machine, a Matter of Precision
By kate holder |March 10, 2020
This computer numerical control (CNC) plasma cutter is a cool tool on the U.S. Capitol campus. It allows the Sheet Metal Shop to cut parts, components and signage that it could never before do efficiently, if at all.
    View of the Carson National Forest in New Mexico.

Programs & Events

  A Christmas Spruce from the Land of Enchantment
By jim kaufmann |November 6, 2019
The Architect of the Capitol selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Service. Follow along as our Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum travels to the Carson National Forest in New Mexico to select the 2019 tree.
    Close look at a door hinge in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, patented Nov. 22, 1887.

Projects

  Fire Egress at the Library of Congress
By erin nelson |September 3, 2019
The Architect of the Capitol's Construction Division with the support of the AOC Library Buildings and Grounds jurisdiction worked together to complete the Fire Door Improvements project in the Thomas Jefferson Building, improving fire safety within this historic space.
    This donated orchid adds to the rich heritage and importance of the U.S. Botanic Garden's collection.

Programs & Events

  U.S. Botanic Garden Orchids Gain 600 New Siblings
By devin dotson |August 6, 2019
This newly donated collection — the second largest single donation in U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) history — adds to the rich heritage and importance of the USBG's orchid collection. The donation came from orchid grower Joe Francis, who lives in northern Virginia.
    The tombstone of Colonel Charles De Witt. Born 1727 - Died Aug. 27, 1787. Patriot, statesman and leader in the revolution. Voting to ratify the Declaration of Independence.

History & Discoveries

  Charles De Witt: Founding Farmer, A Life of Service
By franklin bradley |July 23, 2019
Starting in the 1650's, the De Witt family settled in and around Kingston, New York, and was prominent in the early history of Ulster County. Colonel Charles De Witt's career extended far beyond his home county, including being named as delegate to the Continental Congress.
    Brumidi's "War" is portrayed by Minerva, goddess of wisdom and battle, flying across a landscape accompanied by a cherub riding on an eagle.

History & Discoveries

  Six Special Rooms by Brumidi
By sarah davis |July 2, 2019
Brumidi worked on an impressive number of projects in the U.S. Capitol, including: the House Committee on Agriculture room, Lyndon B. Johnson Room, Senate Reception Room, the President's Room, the Committee on Naval Affairs room and the Senate Committee on Military Affairs room.
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