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Preserving the Historic Buildings that Inspire Our Nation What We Do
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The Architect of the Capitol has a legacy and ancestry that is rooted in the very beginnings of the capital city of the United States, today known as Washington, D.C. In 1791, President George Washington appointed three commissioners to provide suitable buildings and accommodations for Congress. The
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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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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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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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Accessible Entrance – Capitol Visitor Center South Entrance from 1st Street, SE, for visitors to the U.S. Capitol Building. The Architect of the Capitol strives to provide an accessible pathway for the Capitol campus. Find out more at aoc.gov/ada.
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Accessible Entrance – Capitol Visitor Center North Entrance from 1st Street, SE, for visitors to the U.S. Capitol Building. The Architect of the Capitol strives to provide an accessible pathway for the Capitol campus. Find out more at aoc.gov/ada.
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United States Botanic Garden – Conservatory The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) Conservatory is delightful to the senses and refreshing to the spirit. From jungle to desert to primeval paradise, the indoor gardens and galleries of the U.S. Botanic Garden highlight the diversity of plants worldwide, as
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Accessible Entrance – Thurgood Marshall Building Columbus Circle entrance. The Architect of the Capitol strives to provide an accessible pathway for the Capitol campus. Find out more at aoc.gov/ada.
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Accessible Entrance – Thomas Jefferson Building Second Street entrance. The Architect of the Capitol strives to provide an accessible pathway for the Capitol campus. Find out more at aoc.gov/ada.
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Accessible Entrance – Thomas Jefferson Building Driveway level below the Grand Staircase at First Street SE. The Architect of the Capitol strives to provide an accessible pathway for the Capitol campus. Find out more at aoc.gov/ada.
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Accessible Entrance – Supreme Court The Architect of the Capitol strives to provide an accessible pathway for the Capitol campus. Find out more at aoc.gov/ada.
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Accessible Entrance – Russell Building Delaware Avenue entrance on ground level closest to Constitution Avenue. The Architect of the Capitol strives to provide an accessible pathway for the Capitol campus. Find out more at aoc.gov/ada.
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Accessible Entrance – Rayburn Building Independence Avenue entrance. The Architect of the Capitol strives to provide an accessible pathway for the Capitol campus. Find out more at aoc.gov/ada.