Recent News
Noteworthy Updates
Public Notice
Special Issue of Tholos Magazine Now Available
A new special edition of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employee magazine, Tholos, is now available.
Behind the Scenes
New Pesticide Recertification Program
Recertifications during the COVID-19 pandemic required a new approach.
History & Discoveries
John Adams' Carriage Ride to Washington D.C., in 1800
President John Adams issued a letter to all federal agencies on May 15, 1800, directing the "removal of the public offices, clerks and papers" from the capital city of Philadelphia. In that single sentence, Adams started the final move of the U.S. government to its permanent home, the newly created city of Washington, in the District of Columbia.
Projects
Olmsted Lanterns Restoration
The large bronze and glass lanterns are mounted on stately sandstone piers with intricately carved sandstone caps.
Comments
THANK YOU, for this background on where and how this tree is selected, I can't be there to see this display but wait until this event is shown.
Thank you so much .it's was so interesting to learning the procedure of choosing the tree. I can't wait to see it This time with a different eye. Beautiful pictures
I would like to have you see my beautiful blue spruce and have you let it be selected for next year tree on the west lawn. It's pretty magnificent and it's from Toledo Ohio thank you
As a lifelong resident of New Mexico, we're honored to have one of our magnificent trees adorned at the Capitol's west lawn. Merry Christmas and GOD bless America.
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