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Capitol Window Repairs

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Capitol Windows
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Ongoing
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United States Capitol

Repairs to the Capitol's exterior windows will be performed April 1, 2013 through late September 2013. The repairs are focused on the exterior side of the windows and some minor work on the interior side will take place during non-operational hours to avoid disruptions to the space occupants. A scaffold system will be used to reach each window and perform the repairs. Once the repairs to a block of windows have been completed, the scaffold towers will be relocated to the next set of windows requiring a similar access to complete the work.

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Wireless Communication Upgrades

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United States Capitol Building
Status: 
Ongoing
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United States Capitol

The AOC is working to increase wireless communication capabilities at the capitol through upgrades to antennas and 4G capabilities. The Capitol Building Electric shop provided the infrastructure necessary to support the new equipment. This work is expected to be completed by Summer 2013.

Capitol Building Plaster Repairs

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Plaster repairs underway at the U.S. Capitol
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Ongoing
Building: 
United States Capitol

The AOC has identified areas throughout the Capitol that contain historic paint colors or decoration that need restoration. In many of these areas the plaster has cracked under the stress and weight of multiple paint layers, a result of decades of repainting wall and ceiling surfaces. These areas have been marked for paint analysis; a process that allows the AOC to record what finishes were used in the past before repairing the wall. This allows the area to be restored to its original appearance. Once an area has been documented, the walls must be stripped down to a stable surface that...

Capitol Building Elevator Improvements

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Elevator
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Ongoing
Building: 
United States Capitol

The AOC is currently making life safety improvements to the Capitol Building’s elevator emergency power system. This work will primarily be performed in mechanical and service spaces; therefore minimizing the impacts on building occupants. Construction on the Senate side of the Capitol is currently underway.

Celebrating the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-42

Event Date: April 13, 2013 10:00AM

Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 pm. — The U.S. Botanic Garden's plant collection dates back to the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-42. Three of the original plants from this expedition can still be seen on display in the Conservatory! Commanded by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, this expedition took scientists and sailors on six ships to explore the seven seas. These explorers collected living plants, pressed specimens and cultural artifacts from around the globe. Join the USBG as we celebrate both the history of the Garden and this historic voyage. Designed with...

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