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Neoclassical Architecture on Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill Neoclassical Architecture
The definitive architectural style on Capitol Hill is neoclassical, inspired...
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Sandstone
Sandstone
Sandstone was a common building material during the early years of Washington...
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Corinthian Columns
Corinthian Columns
Corinthian columns are the most ornate, slender and sleek of the three Greek...
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Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Cast iron was used extensively in the U.S. Capitol’s mid-19th century House...
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Capitol Hill Neoclassical Architecture [1]
Sandstone [2]
Corinthian Columns [3]
Cast Iron [4]
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Columns [5]

Ionic Columns [6]
Ionic Columns [6]
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Doric Columns [7]
Doric Columns [7]
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Materials [8]

Marble [9]
Marble [9]
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Cast Iron [4]
Cast Iron [4]
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Styles [10]

Neoclassical Architecture on Capitol Hill [1]
Capitol Hill Neoclassical Architecture [1]
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Contemporary Architecture on Capitol Hill [11]
Contemporary Architecture on Capitol Hill [11]
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Source URL: http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture

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[1] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-styles/neoclassical-architecture-capitol-hill
[2] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-materials/sandstone
[3] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-columns/corinthian-columns
[4] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-materials/cast-iron
[5] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-columns
[6] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-columns/ionic-columns
[7] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-columns/doric-columns
[8] http://www.aoc.gov/materials
[9] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-materials/marble
[10] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-styles
[11] http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/architecture-styles/contemporary-architecture-capitol-hill