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The Capitol - U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center

The Capitol. The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's ...

U.S. Capitol Building

As the nation has grown so has the U.S. Capitol: today it covers well over 1.5 million square feet, has over 600 rooms, and miles of corridors. It is crowned by ...

United States Capitol - Wikipedia

The building was enlarged in the 1850s by extending the wings for the chambers for the bicameral legislature, the House of Representatives in the south wing and ...

About the Capitol - U.S. Senate

It is where members of the Senate and the House of Representatives deliberate and debate issues facing the American people and craft the laws that govern the ...

History of the U.S. Capitol Building

1793 – 1829. President Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in the building's southeast corner on September 18, 1793, with Masonic ceremonies.

The Capitol Story

The Capitol's iron dome, an instantly recognizable American symbol, has long been admired for its majestic beauty and its ingenious engineering. Designed by ...

United States Capitol - Britannica

United States Capitol, meeting place of the United States Congress and one of the most familiar landmarks in Washington, D.C. Possibly the most culturally ...

Visiting Capitol Hill | United States Capitol Police

The U.S. Capitol Complex is the home of the Legislative Branch of the United States federal government, and seat of the United States Congress.

US Capitol Fast Facts - CNN

The Building. The Capitol building has more than 540 rooms and has 658 windows. The Dome is 8,909,200 pounds of cast-iron with 108 windows and ...

United States Capitol (U.S. National Park Service)

As the population of the nation expanded, so did its House of Representatives, requiring more space. Today, the building is still maintained by ...

History of the Capitol - Colorado State Capitol

Designed by architect Elijah E. Myers, the building is intentionally reminiscent of the United States Capitol, constructed of Colorado white granite and topped ...

The History of the United States Capitol - YouTube

The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the ...

About the Capitol | Resources and Publications - U.S. Senate

About the Capitol | Resources and Publications · Bibliography of Capitol Art & Architecture (PDF) · Capitol Builder - The Shorthand Journals of Montgomery C.

Architect of the Capitol - USAGov

The Architect of the Capitol manages and maintains the U.S. Capitol, the Capitol Visitor Center, the Senate Office Buildings, the House Office Buildings, ...

The Story of the Architect(s) of the Capitol - YouTube

We've been working to preserve our nation's history for more than 200 years, hoping to inspire others by our past, present and future.

US Capitol Information Guide - Old Town Trolley Tours

The public tour of the Capitol is 45-minute long and includes a visit to the Rotunda. The guide will mention the chamber's unique acoustic effect that amplifies ...

United States Capitol - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

The Capitol has two white marble wings and a magnificent white dome. The Senate meets in the north wing, and the House of Representatives meets in the south ...

Architect of the Capitol - House.gov

Architect of the Capitol ... The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible to the United States Congress for the maintenance, operation, development and ...

About the Capitol - Missouri State Capitol Commission

About the Capitol. The present Missouri State Capitol is the third permanent structure to serve as the seat of state government in Jefferson City, and the sixth ...

United States Capitol Historical Society

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is a nonprofit / nonpartisan educational organization dedicated to promoting the history of the U.S. Capitol and ...