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      Map of Washington, D.C., in 1861.

History & Discoveries

  Profile in History: Job W. Angus
By franklin bradley |June 28, 2018
A profile story on Job W. Angus, who built multiple structures for ceremonies held for Abraham Lincoln's time as president in Washington, D.C. from his inauguration ballroom to the catafalque for his Lying in State.
    A visitor guide interacts with guests in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.

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  By the Numbers: Capitol Visitor Center
By laura trivers |June 21, 2018
The Capitol Visitor Center serves as the main entrance for visitors to the U.S. Capitol. It is a facility rich with informational exhibits, two gift shops, a cafe and two orientation theaters. Find out more about the age of the facility, its hours and the number of people who have entered.
    Circular fountain on the U.S. Capitol's West Front.

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  Calm and Collected Waters
By sarah davis |June 20, 2018
Fountains and formal pools of water abound on the U.S. Capitol campus in Washington, D.C. These small areas of urban "blue space" may provide other benefits though, including mental tranquility and increased creativity. Here is a collection of seven water features that inspire.
    Numbers found on the pediment.

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  The $28,000,000 Question
By michele cohen |April 17, 2018
Solving the mystery of numbers inscribed on a block of the Senate pediment.
    Columns in a room.

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  Bold Legacies Endure
By franklin bradley |March 30, 2018
A story highlighting two women artists of the National Statuary Hall Collection as we celebrate Women's History Month. Sculptors Joy Flinsch Buba and Anne Whitney both have works of art on display in the U.S. Capitol with the Florence Sabin statue and the Samuel Adams statue, respectively.
    A current view of the U.S. Capitol, Room HB-29, which once served as a bakery during the Civil War.

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  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.
    View of the U.S. Capitol from the southwest in March of 2017.

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  Congress' Role in Time
By matt ericson |March 21, 2018
Why change our clocks twice a year, spring forward and fall back? The idea of saving the daylight goes back centuries. The Capitol Visitor Center hosted a workshop to think about these issues and learn about Congress' role in time including the Standard Time Act of 1918 and the Uniform Time Act.
    Close-up photo of lion detail at the Supreme Court Building.

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  Symbolism Roars to Life on Capitol Hill
By marty shore |March 6, 2018
Imagery of the lion is well-represented in the art and architectural details of the U.S. Capitol campus in Washington, D.C. Historically, lions were used in architectural ornamentation to provide a sense of strength, majesty and awe, especially on public buildings.
    2017 Highlights

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  Ten Memorable Moments of 2017
By sarah davis |December 20, 2017
Before we dive into 2018, here's a look back at some of this year's highlights.
    The lunette "Telegraph" by Brumidi in the now Lyndon B. Johnson Room, S-211.

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  Plenty to Be Thankful For
By sarah davis |November 20, 2017
The cornucopia, a traditional symbol of the Thanksgiving holiday, appears in a variety of places in the U.S. Capitol including the Rotunda and Brumidi Corridors.
    Groundbreaking at the Hart Senate Office Building.

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  Growth in Major Facilities Under AOC's Care
By andrew dentamaro |November 8, 2017
As the country grows, so does the Capitol campus and, with it, the AOC's responsibilities.
    Capitol Dome out of focus, branch in foreground.

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  Who or What Goes There?
By erin courtney |October 31, 2017
On Friday, October 13, Architect of the Capitol employees set out to look into a new Capitol Building mystery involving delicate pink fabric with hand-stitching. Construction sites often yield historic artifacts, including bottles, newspapers and tools, but this find is new for the agency.
    A view of the renovated Bartholdi Park.

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  Renovated Bartholdi Park is a SITE(S) to Behold
By devin dotson |October 25, 2017
An in-depth summary of a recent renovation at the U.S. Botanic Garden's Bartholdi Park to increase accessibility and incorporate areas of sustainable landscaping including hydrology, vegetation, soil, materials and human health. The park is poised to welcome visitors from around the globe.
    Federal Office Building No. 8, now known as the O’Neill House Office Building, under original construction. Photo courtesy of the FDA.

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  Then & Now: O'Neill House Office Building
By erin nelson |October 18, 2017
A brief history of the O'Neill House Office Building. Originally known as Federal Office Building No. 8, and once home of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. House of Representatives voted to name the building after the late former Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill in 2012.
    The 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.

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  The Doors to Nowhere
By erin nelson |August 2, 2017
Few doors are created to lead to nowhere, but that is exactly where the U.S. Capitol's famed Amateis Doors have always led. As plans were being developed in 1901 to reface the West Front, designs began for a set of bronze doors that would be comparable to those at the entrances of the East Front.
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