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.
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The best way to describe this preservation is "WOW" Thank you for this insight.
Excellent article!
Very interesting article about Guastavino and his unique system used here at the AOC over 100 years ago. The restoration of the Cannon basement rotunda is wonderful. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!
Things are definitely "looking up:"at Ye Olde Cannon Building thanks to an "immigrant" architectural artisan 100 years ago!
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