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A snowman smiles on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Public Notice

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Six Tips for Sledding Safely on Capitol Hill

By AOC Staff
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This winter, sections of the U.S. Capitol Grounds West Front may be open for community sledding during daylight hours (dawn to dusk). Everyone is invited to join in the fun, but we ask that you remain safe and aware of the area and of workers who are clearing snow and ice. Keep these tips in mind
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Behind the Scenes

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Summer Interns Gain Experience for Future Seasons of Their Careers

By Madeleine Lucchetti
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From carpentry and photography to clerking and gardening, the AOC internship program exposes students to a host of opportunities within the federal government.
Capitol Dome, blue sky and Christmas tree.
Programs & Events

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It Takes a Village To Prepare the People's Tree

By Carol Campos
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A team of employees from the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) work seamlessly and tirelessly to ensure that the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is ready to spread holiday cheer to visitors from all over the country and around the world.

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Quotations and Inscriptions

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A list of some of the quotations and inscriptions found in the buildings on Capitol Hill.
Behind the Scenes

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A Career Fusing Art, Design and Plants

By Devin Dotson
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Nick Nelson combines diverse passions into a landscape architecture career.
Group of people with the Capitol Dome in the background.
Behind the Scenes

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Meet the Team: AOC University

By Carol Campos
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The AOC University team has a clear sense of purpose to make learning fun, increase employee engagement, encourage retention of valued talent and attract the next generation of AOC leaders.
Exterior of a building and door.
History & Discoveries

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How Two Tiny "Houses" Ended Up on the National Mall

By Madeleine Lucchetti
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The pencil-like shape of the Washington Monument, the grand pediment of the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Dome are all emblematic shapes of Washington, D.C. But in addition to these architectural juggernauts, two smaller, more understated buildings on the National Mall often draw the eye.
View of a hallway with scaffolding.
Projects

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The AOC Never Paints Itself Into a Corner

By Justin Kieffer
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An in-depth look at the most recent phase of the Capitol Building Paint Analysis and Plaster Repairs project.
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Behind the Scenes

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Built to Last

By Madeleine Lucchetti
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From Project Mastery to People Skills, Women in Construction Build Up the AOC
A duck standing in flowers.
Public Notice

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Volume 26 of Tholos Magazine Now Available

By AOC Staff
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Highlights include articles featuring the U.S. Botanic Garden, women in construction and the Capitol Building Paint Analysis and Plaster Repairs project.
People crouching.
Behind the Scenes

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AOC Painters Use Wallpaper to Brighten Up the Basement

By Madeleine Lucchetti
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Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees have completed a new mural installation in the Longworth House Office Building.
History & Discoveries

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A Most Magnificent Ruin: The Burning of the Capitol during the War of 1812

By Curator Division
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Follow the path the British took in 1814 to burn the U.S. Capitol and learn more about damage done to this historic building.
INFOGRAPHIC: The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree was first placed in 1964; the U.S. Forest service has provided trees since 1970; the smallest tree was a fir measuring 24'; the tallest tree was a spruce measuring 88'; the star, made by the AOC Upholstery Shop, measures 4’ 1/2” x 5’ 1/2”; the tree is decorated with handmade ornaments from its home state, totaling ~5,000.

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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The regular practice of displaying a Christmas tree on the U.S. Capitol grounds is relatively recent. Records at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) show correspondence from 1919 indicate that a Christmas tree was purchased that year. However, it was not until 1964 that a definite procedure was
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Programs & Events

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Christmas in July in Wonderful West Virginia

By Jim Kaufmann
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To most, July in Washington, D.C., means hot weather and Independence Day celebrations. At the Architect of the Capitol it also means it's time to go Christmas tree hunting!
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Heritage Asset Conservation

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The preservation of heritage assets on the U.S. Capitol campus is one of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) core functions.

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From Texas to the Pacific Ocean

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The map shows the states and territories stretching west from Texas to the Pacific Ocean and marks the Oregon, California, and Old Spanish Trails as well as the Pony Express route.

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Central North America

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The map shows the central section of the continent to illustrate the effect of the Louisiana Purchase (1803), the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the opening of the West.

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From the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River

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The map shows the states and territories between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mississippi River. Important cities (state capitals, trade centers, or otherwise influential in westward expansion) are indicated, and the names of Native American tribes appear to the north and west. The corner motifs are

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The First Four Settlements in America

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The map shows the first four settlements in America, from St. Augustine (1565) to Plymouth (1620).

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Terra Incognita

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The map is inscribed "Terra Incognita" (Latin for "Unknown Territory"). On it, the names of the original Native American tribes of the eastern coast of North America appear in the tribes' approximate geographic locations.
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U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Entrance Landscape Restoration

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This project replaced trees at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) entry to recapture the historic design intent and restore the historic character and contributing features of the original Olmsted landscape within the context of the current landscape conditions.

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Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. Tree

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U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. sponsored by Rep. French Hill and Rep. Debbie Dingell.
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Public Notice

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Tree Dedicated in Honor of Frederick Law Olmsted

By AOC Staff
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Located in Capitol Square on Northwest Drive near the Summerhouse.

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Pierre Charles L'Enfant Portrait

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Pierre Charles L'Enfant designed the new federal city, Washington, D.C.

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Thomas Crawford Portrait

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Thomas Crawford designed the House and Senate bronze doors, the Senate pediment sculpture, and the Statue of Freedom that stands atop the U.S. Capitol Dome.

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Frederick Law Olmsted Portrait

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Frederick Law Olmsted designed and carried out the landscaping of the U.S. Capitol grounds in the late 19th century.

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John Trumbull Portrait

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John Trumbull painted four scenes related to the Revolutionary War for the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

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George M. White Portrait

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George M. White, who served as Architect of the Capitol from 1971 until 1995, constructed the Library of Congress Madison building, the Hart Senate Office Building, and the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.

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J. George Stewart Portrait

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The extension of the U.S. Capitol's East Front and construction of the Rayburn House Office Building were highlights of Architect of the Capitol J. George Stewart's 1954-1970 term of service.

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David Lynn Portrait

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During his tenure as Architect of the Capitol, from 1923 to 1954, David Lynn built the second House and Senate office buildings (now named the Longworth and Dirksen buildings, respectively), the second Library of Congress building (now named the Adams building), and the Supreme Court building.