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Jefferson Finds Capitol Inspiration in City of Light
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.
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Evolution of Women in Art at the U.S. Capitol
An in-depth look at the evolution of women in art at the U.S. Capitol.
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Capitol Illumination
Learn more about the history of lighting this iconic building including the part of the Dome called the "tholos."
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Unearthing Capitol Hill's Buried History
Visit Congressional Cemetery and discover the many connections the Architect of the Capitol has to this hallowed ground.
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What are the names of the 2 ladies on either side of George Washington in the rotunda painting? I know the 13 other ladies are representing the first 13 colonies.
Thank you,
Ann Serbick
5th grade teacher
West Chicago, IL
This is so cool!
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