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Placed 1961. Two identical bronzes: 1) Dirksen Office Building, southwest entrance, west wall; 2) Longworth House Office Building, main lobby, east wall.
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This plaque was a gift of the District of Columbia, placed during George Washington Bicentennial in 1932 at the Capitol Plaza fountain terrace.
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Plaque commemorating the location of the original Library of Congress in the United States Capitol.
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This tablet marks the first meeting place of the House of Representatives in the Capitol.
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When the Capitol's centennial was celebrated in 1893 it was decided to place a bronze tablet to mark the cornerstone's approximate location.
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This plaque identifies specific troops quartered in the United States Capitol during the 1800s.
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Memorial plaque honoring two members of the U.S. Capitol Police who died in the line of duty.
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Above each of the four Rotunda doors in the U.S. Capitol are scenes from the history of the American Colonies carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814. Between the historic
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Above each of the four Rotunda doors in the U.S. Capitol are scenes from the history of the American Colonies carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814. Between the historic
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Above each of the four Rotunda doors in the U.S. Capitol are scenes from the history of the American Colonies carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814. Between the historic
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Above each of the four Rotunda doors in the U.S. Capitol are scenes from the history of the American Colonies carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814. Between the historic
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Above four of the large paintings in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. Between the panels and portraits, historic scenes also in relief circle the Rotunda walls.
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Above four of the large paintings in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. Between the panels and portraits, historic scenes also in relief circle the Rotunda walls.
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Above four of the large paintings in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. Between the panels and portraits, historic scenes also in relief circle the Rotunda walls.
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Above four of the large paintings in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. Between the panels and portraits, historic scenes also in relief circle the Rotunda walls.
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This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
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This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
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This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
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The history of the United States Capitol Building begins in 1793. Since then, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored. The Capitol that we see today is the result of several major periods of construction; it stands as a monument to the ingenuity, determination and
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This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
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Solon (c. 638-559 B.C.) Athenian statesman. Author of constitutional and legal reforms.
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The Frieze of American History in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol contains a painted panorama depicting significant events in American history.
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The AOC has a wide range of procurement opportunities, including construction projects, architect-engineer contracts, supplies, services and information technology (IT) including telecommunications. These contract opportunities are advertised. Overview The Architect of the Capitol uses a wide
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Women Artists with Works of Art in the U.S. Capitol and Legislative Buildings
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The Cannon House Office Building is the oldest office building on the Capitol campus, dating back to 1908. After a long-term effort, the Cannon Building is undergoing a top-to-bottom renewal scheduled to conclude in 2025.