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  Built to Last
By Madeleine Lucchetti |September 20, 2023
From Project Mastery to People Skills, Women in Construction Build Up the AOC
    History & Discoveries

  Deciphering the Calendar Stone in the Capitol Rotunda
By matt guilfoyle |December 12, 2012
The Mayan Calendar has drawn a lot of attention lately, largely surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. This story investigates a lesser-known scene in "The Frieze of American History" by Constantino Brumidi in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
    Rosa Parks lay in honor in Capitol Rotunda October 30-31, 2005.

Programs & Events

  Supporting the Final Goodbyes of a Grateful Nation
By erin courtney |February 26, 2018
The U.S. Capitol Rotunda has long been considered the most suitable place for the nation to pay final tribute to its most eminent citizens. Lying in Honor calls for coordination across the campus, and the solemnity of the event requires a commitment to excellence to ensure no detail is overlooked.
    A structure and a tree.

History & Discoveries

  5 Original Olmsted Trees
By andrew dentamaro |July 7, 2016
There are currently about 890 trees surrounding the immediate Capitol Building on Capitol Square and more than 4,300 trees throughout the entire 274-acre Capitol Grounds. Some of the most majestic and unmistakable trees on campus were planted during the Frederick Law Olmsted period.
    The team found and collected seeds from the rare Glen Rose yucca (Yucca necopina), native only in a few counties in Texas.

Behind the Scenes

  Collecting and Growing Texas Native Plants for Conservation and Climate Change Adaptation
By devin dotson |July 8, 2021
Throughout 2020 while the United States Botanic Garden was closed to the public, the Horticulture team continued stewarding its plant collection. Several Horticulture team members were paying special attention to a new batch of plants grown from seeds harvested during a plant-collecting trip to Texas.
    A current view of the U.S. Capitol, Room HB-29, which once served as a bakery during the Civil War.

History & Discoveries

  Then & Now: Capitol Building Superintendent's Office
By erin nelson |March 27, 2018
Take a look back at the U.S. Capitol's baking operations during the Civil War. When Congress was not in session, the House and Senate Chambers were used to house troops, the Rotunda became a makeshift hospital and bakeries were created in the basement and terraces in the center of the building.
    A skylight allows natural light to fill the hallway once occupied by a courtyard at the U.S. Capitol.

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  Then & Now: U.S. Capitol Courtyards
By erin nelson |July 19, 2017
A look back at the transformation of the courtyards that once existed on the U.S. Capitol's West Front. Originally, they had provided natural light and ventilation to the basement but, as the need for more space materialized, they became meeting rooms, offices and connecting hallways.
    Sculpture of three people.

History & Discoveries

  Letters and Numbers Abound
By erin courtney |September 1, 2016
A variety of letters and numbers appear on buildings or in art work on Capitol Hill.
    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.
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  Meet the Team: Photography and Technical Imaging Branch
By aoc staff |May 12, 2023
The Photography and Technical Imaging Branch (PTIB) is responsible for the documentation of the historical buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and capturing the historic events within those spaces.
    Charles “Buddy” Greenwell III in front of “The Box.”

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  Cool Tools: "The Box"
By kate holder |October 19, 2020
What Began as a Demonstration for Kids Is Now a Unique Training Tool
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  Q&A With the House Floor Care Division
By aoc staff |January 12, 2023
The dedicated Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees of the House Office Buildings Floor Care Division work tirelessly to ensure the Capitol campus is ready to welcome Members of Congress, staff and the visiting public.
    United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section of south wing, 1800s drawing by Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Retrieved from the Library of Congress.

History & Discoveries

  Jefferson Finds Capitol Inspiration in City of Light
By franklin bradley |April 3, 2019
Thomas Jefferson, inspired by skylights he saw in Paris, prevailed upon the Architect of the Capitol to include something similar in the U.S. Capitol's new chamber for the House of Representatives. However, all the skylights came to an untimely end.
    View of column capitals inside a room.

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  Focusing on Safety First at the Largest Library in the World
By erin courtney |January 30, 2016
Modern technology enables the Architect of the Capitol to take precautions and prevent potentially harmful fires from ravaging our nation's treasures. Recently, AOC plumbers installed a fire protection system seamlessly into the historic fabric of the Thomas Jefferson Building.
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  Beyond the Dome: Fort Meade
By erin nelson |May 4, 2023
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for managing the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region, including facilities in Fort Meade, Maryland.
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