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The Original Olmsted Trees
Celebrating the history of tree planting and tree preservation at the U.S. Capitol Grounds by highlighting some of the oldest trees on the grounds.
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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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THANK YOU; This is a history lesson I really appreciate. Your group, AOC, is greatly appreciated.
Great information. Many thanks. _x000D_
Thanks so much for this terrific lesson in architecture, engineering, and art.
What an interesting piece of information and architectural history. _x000D_
St. Isaacs in St. Petersburg, Russia, built 1838-58, has a cast iron dome slightly larger and taller than the U. S. Capitol. I thought this was the prototype used by Walter 🙂
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