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
Again thank you for our history lesson on the capital, never could find this a book.
Marty,_x000D_ _x000D_ Great piece, very cool now knowing the what and why of building fenestration ornamenting._x000D_ _x000D_ Keep the articles coming, always a captive audience._x000D_ _x000D_ Chris
Thanks, Marty for an intriguing article on the capitol lions! I’d like to add a clarification on the Lion Gate of Mycenae date: it’s 13th Century BC...keep up the good work.
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