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History & Discoveries

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Meeting a Capitol Artist

By Sharon Gang
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Two new bookmarks I worked on for the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) celebrate Constantino Brumidi, the artist who painted the Apotheosis of Washington in the eye of the Capitol Rotunda and murals throughout the Capitol. I brought a few to my Mom, who is an accomplished artist, and encouraged her to
Exterior view of a building.
Behind the Scenes

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In Pictures: A Green Roof Comes Alive

By Curator Division
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In 2011, the 7,200 square foot middle section of the Dirksen Senate Office Building roof was replaced with a green roof. What had previously been an unusable outdoor tennis court was transformed by plantings called sedums, which is a drought-resistant plant that stays green all year long. Installing
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History & Discoveries

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AOC Trailblazer: Georgia Shaw

By Kristen Frederick
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I learned of Georgia Shaw's amazing story when her daughter, Rebecca Shaw, reached out to us on the Architect of the Capitol's Facebook page. I was immediately intrigued when Rebecca said that the AOC logo had been put on Georgia's memorial plaque after she died. What I discovered, however, is that
Person wearing a bike helmet in front of the U.S. Capitol.
Doing Good

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Doing Good: Riding and Raising for Research and Treatment

By Kristen Frederick
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1 bike. 2 days. 190 miles. More than $11,000. Like many people, Franklin Bradley's life has been touched by cancer. When he was 16 years old, his father, Loren Bradley, died of a brain tumor. Franklin's uncle also passed away after battling mesothelioma (cancer that originates in the lining of
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Doing Good

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Discovering the Joys of Teaching — and Learning

By Kristen Frederick
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"Hey, AOC Lady!" Greetings such as these ring out at Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) High School in Northeast Washington, D.C., whenever Mary Jean Pajak, management analyst for AOC's Business Transformation Division, comes to visit. Her efforts have resulted in the AOC being
History & Discoveries

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Presidents in Art

By Curator Division
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Presidents don't sleep here, but they are honored in art!
People working on a tree.
Programs & Events

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A Holiday Tradition: AOC Trims the Tree

By Lori Taylor
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The hanging of the Capitol Christmas Tree lights is the job of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Capitol Grounds Division. "When the lights of the Capitol Christmas Tree are finally turned on, everyone has that 'ahh' moment," says Tree Surgeon Supervisor George Rollins. Rollins has served with the
AOC Industrial Mechanics Jeff Weiskott and Derek Matthews
Behind the Scenes

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Industrial Mechanics: Behind the Scenes, but not Waiting in the Wings

By Franklin Bradley
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Equivalent in size to six Empire State Buildings, the buildings of the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court must be operational at all times to ensure the continuity of our democracy. Maintaining them at the highest level possible demands the best effort of the employees of the Architect of the Capitol
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Behind the Scenes

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Set in Stone—How the AOC Honors Historic Preservation

By Kristen Frederick
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As the saying goes, "Rome wasn't built in a day," and neither was the U.S. Capitol and its surrounding buildings and grounds. Since Congress first met in the Capitol in 1800, the building has undergone dramatic expansion as the size of the nation has increased. In the center of it all is the U.S
Group of people standing with statues.
Behind the Scenes

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A New Home for a Capitol Treasure

By Kristen Frederick
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It took both brawn and brains to move a beautiful (and hefty) treasure when the Magna Carta display was moved from the Capitol Rotunda to its new home in the Capitol Crypt. In August, the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Capitol Building Mason Shop, with the support of a rigging company, spent 14 ½
Black and white photo of the Capitol Power Plant's interior.
History & Discoveries

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Capitol Power Plant: A Century of Service

By AOC Staff
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The Capitol Power Plant has undergone significant changes as new buildings were built, and more modern and efficient equipment was installed, but what hasn't changed is the commitment of the staff. The plant's staff are highly-skilled and extremely dedicated — many have worked there for decades.
Russell Senate Office Building 2010
Projects

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100 Year-Old Russell Senate Office Building: Getting Some "Work Done"

By AOC Staff
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The Russell Senate Office Building is looking really good for its age but, to keep it in tip-top condition, the Architect of the Capitol spent some time studying the building's exterior in preparation to clean, repair and restore the exterior envelope of this historic building.
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Behind the Scenes

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Dome Keepers

By Matt Guilfoyle
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Since that time nearly 150 years ago, while the Union was restored, multiple forces have been unrelenting in their attack on the Capitol—time, weather, and nature. Today, a small unit of men has the task of protecting and preserving this most important American icon. Led by Bryan Glotfelty and