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Find out more about accessibility services, conducting official business, prohibited items, and tours and events on the U.S. Capitol campus.
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More details on events supported by the Architect of the Capitol including summer concerts, the Capitol Christmas tree, presidential inauguration, State of the Union Address, and lying in state or honor.
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The Architect of the Capitol's origins date to the founding of the federal capital. The Architect of the Capitol is both the name of the U.S. legislative branch agency responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Capitol campus, as well as the title for the leader of the agency. 1790-1800 The
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Learn more about the AOC's awards, memberships, affiliations and more.
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The Architect of the Capitol is a Legislative Branch agency responsible to the U.S. Congress for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of the United States Capitol complex.
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Our mission centers on our stewardship of the structures and grounds of the nation's Capitol. We ensure every visitor to the campus experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best.
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The Architect of the Capitol is both the name of the U.S. legislative branch agency responsible for the maintenance of the Capitol campus and the title for the leader of the agency .
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We support our prestigious occupants in their critical mission to govern our country. We fulfill the journey of visitors from across our nation and around the world to celebrate and discover the center and symbol of American democracy. Our internal and external services are equally essential in the
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Learn more about the work Architect of the Capitol employees do in various trades.
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Explore the U.S. House of Representatives office buildings cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.
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The campus consists of the U.S. Capitol building and visitor center, principal congressional office buildings, Library of Congress buildings, Supreme Court buildings, U.S. Botanic Garden and 570 acres of grounds.
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Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the Capitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities
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Preserving the Historic Buildings that Inspire Our Nation What We Do
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Nominated December 9, 2019; Confirmed by the U.S. Senate December 20, 2019; Term ended February 13, 2023. In his role as Architect of the Capitol, Mr. Blanton was responsible for facilities maintenance and operation of the historic U.S. Capitol Building , the care and improvement of more than 570
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Nominated February 24, 2010; Confirmed by the U.S. Senate May 12, 2010; Retired November 23, 2018. On February 24, 2010, President Barack Obama nominated Stephen T. Ayers to serve as the 11th Architect of the Capitol . On May 12, 2010, the United States Senate, by unanimous consent, confirmed Mr
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Nominated January 6, 1997; Retired February 4, 2007. Alan M. Hantman, FAIA, was appointed Architect of the Capitol for a 10-year term in 1997 and was the first Architect of the Capitol to undergo confirmation according to new procedures established by legislation in 1989. As Architect of the Capitol
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Appointed January 27, 1971; Retired November 21, 1995. George M. White, FAIA, was appointed Architect of the Capitol in 1971. He was the last person to be appointed without the advice and consent of the United States Senate to a term of unspecified duration. As Architect of the Capitol, White
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As Chief Engineer, Chere Rexroat oversees the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). OCE manages the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) major projects, including the execution of architecture and engineering planning and design, in-house construction, historic preservation as well as project
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October 1, 1954 - May 24, 1970 (died in office). J. George Stewart was appointed Architect of the Capitol in 1954 to fill the vacancy caused by David Lynn's retirement. Like his two predecessors, Stewart was not an architect, but unlike Woods and Lynn , he had no prior experience with the Architect
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David Lynn was appointed Architect of the Capitol in 1923 to fill the vacancy caused by Elliott Woods' death.
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Appointed February 19, 1902; Died in office May 22, 1923. Elliott Woods was appointed "Superintendent of the Capitol Building and Grounds" to fill the vacancy caused by Edward Clark's death. Because Woods was not an architect, the name of the office was changed to "Superintendent." The title
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The Chief Financial Officer oversees the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) billion-dollar budget as well as provides stewardship over its financial resources that sustain the financial operation needs of the offices/jurisdictions and central services of the AOC.
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Appointed August 30, 1865; Died in office, January 6, 1902 Edward Clark was appointed Architect of the Capitol Extension in 1865 to fill the vacancy caused by Thomas U. Walter's resignation. Under way for over 14 years, the interior of the U.S. Capitol extension was at this point complete, and only
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The Chief Security Officer is responsible for the agency's security programs and infrastructure, interagency emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, and the management and operation of the buildings, grounds and security enhancements supporting the U.S. Capitol Police.
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The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for providing administrative and business support and overseeing the following AOC organizations: AOC University; Curator Division; Diversity, Inclusion and Dispute Resolution; Human Capital Management Division; Information Technology Division; Office
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Appointed June 11, 1851; Resigned May 26, 1865. Thomas U. Walter's plans for the enlargement of the U.S. Capitol were approved by President Millard Fillmore and he was appointed Architect of the Capitol Extension in 1851. While he oversaw the construction of new marble wings, the commissioner of
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Appointed by President James Monroe and the Commissioner of Public Buildings, January 8, 1818; Office abolished June 25, 1829. Charles Bulfinch was hired by the commissioner of public buildings in 1818 to replace Benjamin Henry Latrobe . He continued the restoration of the two wings, which were
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Hired by President Thomas Jefferson, March 6, 1803; construction halted by July 1, 1811; Hired by President James Madison, April 6, 1815; Resigned November 20, 1817. Benjamin Henry Latrobe was hired by President Jefferson in 1803 to fill the position of "Surveyor of Public Buildings," with the
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Design selected by President George Washington, 1793; appointed a commissioner of the federal city by President Washington, 1794, and served until 1802. Dr. William Thornton was an amateur architect who is honored as the "first architect" because his design for the U.S. Capitol was accepted by