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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.
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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