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AOC Employee Gives Back to the Community

By Erin Nelson
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Buddy Paddy spends his days caring for the trees on Capitol Hill as a Tree Surgeon with the AOC Capitol Grounds. His job involves examining approximately 4,500 trees throughout the year to ensure that they are healthy and continue growing to maturity. His evenings are spent in much the same way, as
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Congressional Reports and Testimony

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With the support of Congress, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a strong steward of the buildings and grounds that comprise Capitol Hill.
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Saving Energy, Preserving History

By AOC Staff
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Here at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), our challenge is unique – we must maintain aging, iconic buildings while adapting to state-of-the-art technology and increasing responsiveness to environmental, security and safety considerations in a rich historical setting. A building’s lifetime

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Cable Channel Guide

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Phase I House Channel Lineup Congressional Cable Television System House Digital/High Definition * = Indicates that channel source is still being obtained and will not be immediately available for August roll out. Channel is reserved and we are working to provide it. Need Assistance? Contact the
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Inspiration from History

By Sharon Gang
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When I point out the Car of History clock in National Statuary Hall to friends and family I inevitably get the same question: "Where's the car?" This marble sculpture, created in 1819, is among the oldest works of art in the Capitol. It depicts Clio, the muse of History, holding a book in which she
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Monuments Man Creates Monumental Statue

By Franklin Bradley
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Not every fine art sculptor inspires a character in a WWII action blockbuster starring George Clooney, but not every sculptor is Walker K. Hancock, one of the Monuments Men, whose work resides in the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States, and who is a true
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Grazing the Capitol Grounds

By Curator Division
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The U.S. Capitol Grounds have long been a haven for wildlife, with residents ranging from squirrels to red-tailed hawks to a red fox. But sheep? If it had been left up to one Virginia farmer more than 90 years ago, flocks of sheep might be spotted grazing on the grounds today.

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Celebrating 150 Years of Freedom

By Lori Taylor
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When tracing back through history, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact day when the construction of the U.S. Capitol Building was completed. The Capitol, like the nation it represents, has continued to grow and change over the years, all the way up until the most recent addition of the Capitol Visitor
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B.B. French – Blogger Extraordinaire

By Matt Guilfoyle
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Long before the advent of social media and blogs – there were journals. 150 years ago this month saw one of the most transformative periods in the construction of the U.S. Capitol. One individual captured these events both as a witness, and as participant, capturing first-hand details of moments

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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The monthly fee of $27 consists of two cost components: 1) the cost of power and 2) capital construction recapitalization and provides for a full-day charge using the existing 110V outlets. Registered users will be required to provide their own power cord and plug. To participate in the program

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USBG Foliage Plant Program

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Small plants are suitable for a desk top or mantle; medium plants are appropriate for a shelf or windowsill; large plants require space on a table or stand. The USBG staff will work with you to determine a suitable plant for your work environment. Our plant inventory varies by season and demand

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Senate Restaurants

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Cups & Company — Russell Building, SRB-65 Dirksen Cafe — Dirksen Building, SDB-R7 Inside Scoop — Dirksen Building, SDG-21A Refectory — U.S. Capitol, S-112A​ Senate Carry-Out — U.S. Capitol, SB-10A​ Senate Dining Room — U.S. Capitol, S-110 The Coffee Shop — Dirksen Building, SDB-R7 Questions? Please

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Senate Forms and Shops

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Frequently Used Forms Foliage Plant Program Recycling Program Request Form Security Access Control Form (PDF, U.S. Capitol Police) Service Request Form Staff Authorization Form (PDF) Senate Shops The shops of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Senate Superintendent's Office support the senate
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Nature at the Capitol - The Statue of Freedom

By Curator Division
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The architecture of ancient Greece and Rome that inspired the United States Capitol’s early architects and builders is noted for the sense of solidity and permanence conveyed through its symmetrical, balanced arrangement of carefully proportioned columns, cornices, vaults, pediments and other

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History of the Capitol Dome

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From the Archives: Bike Racks on Capitol Hill

By Curator Division
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Architect of the Capitol archives reveal historical documents showing the purchase of the first bike racks on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Back in 1896, the Lawn Cycle Stand Manufacturing Co. was hired by the AOC to provide bike stands for the United States Capitol Building. Parking in
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Keeping History in Perspective

By Stephen T. Ayers
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In 2013 as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol's current cast iron dome, I think it's also important to remember the Capitol's humble roots in the early years of the nation's budding democracy. The man behind the Capitol's original wood and
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Rising High – AOC's Elevator Mechanics

By Lori Taylor
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"We deal with a lot of history." No, those aren't the words of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Curator office. It's Ron Bailey, shop supervisor of the Library Buildings and Grounds Elevator Division, who runs some of the oldest elevator systems on Capitol Hill, the oldest of which date back to
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Five Items Not to Miss at the U.S. Capitol

By CVC Staff
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Most visitors are drawn to admire the obvious "big ticket" items at the U.S. Capitol Building – the Rotunda paintings, the acoustics in National Statuary Hall, the Statue of Freedom. Here are a few U.S. Capitol details you might NOT have noticed.

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House Shops

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Building Engineer Branch Responsible for construction, maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and industrial equipment systems located throughout the buildings. Carpentry Branch Provides wood crafting, carpentry, key services and preventative

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Capitol Shops

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Carpentry Division Provides fine architectural millwork, design solutions and carpentry services. AOC's carpenters manufacture, install and craft high-quality woodworking throughout the Capitol Building. Electrical Division Responsible for maintenance and repair of the electrical and life safety
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Constructing the Capitol: The Oven

By Matt Guilfoyle
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Too hot or too cold – there is no pleasing everyone when it comes to the right temperature in the office. While today the Architect of the Capitol provides a climate-controlled environment to the buildings of Capitol Hill, two centuries ago this wasn't the case.
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Teaming Up for Accessibility

By Kristen Frederick
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See how a team of tradecrafts experts at the Architect of the Capitol transform an office in the Cannon House Office Building into a completely wheelchair-accessible suite in less than four weeks. The condensed timeframe required precise planning and coordination efforts.
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The Many Hats of the AOC from A to Z

By Matt Guilfoyle
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) plays a leadership role in decisions from the policing of Capitol Hill; to national standards of historic preservation; to supporting development of industry standards in fire safety, capital project management and security infrastructure. AOC's involvement falls
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Inspired by the Past, Preserving for the Future

By Lori Taylor
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Meet the AOC's decorative painters at the Library of Congress who work to preserve the ornate designs of one of the world's most beautiful buildings. Go behind the scenes and see the techniques used to keep the Thomas Jefferson Building looking as striking as it did when it first opened in 1897.

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Library Shops

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The Superintendent of the Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds, under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, is responsible for the day-to-day structural, mechanical, electrical and vertical transportation care of the Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds. This includes the
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Beyond the Dome – Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center

By Erin Nelson
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for managing all of the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region. One such facility is the Library of Congress Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center
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Moving Offices. Improving Lives.

By Franklin Bradley
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"You've got to shine," says Tony Blue, a woodcrafter's helper working for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) through a partnership with So Others Might Eat (SOME). "That's what our SOME instructor told us — be on your best, do your best and always try to learn something different." So Others Might
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A "Slight" Capitol Contribution

By Kristen Frederick
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Throughout the U.S. Capitol Building's more than 200 year history, many workers have labored in obscurity. Recently, we stumbled across a worker named Pringle Slight with an interesting (and largely forgotten) story.