U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the Capitol
WEBIt is crowned by a magnificent white dome that overlooks the city of Washington and has become a widely recognized icon of the American people and government. The U.S. Capitol's design was selected by President George Washington in 1793 and construction began shortly thereafter.
United States Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Buildings & Grounds - Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe 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.
United States Capitol Complex - Wikipedia
WEBThe United States Capitol Complex is a group of twenty buildings, grounds, and facilities in Washington, D.C., that are used by the United States Congress, and federal courts. The buildings and grounds within the complex are managed …
U.S. Capitol Map | U.S. Capitol - U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
WEBClick here to download the U.S. Capitol map in PDF format.
Print-friendly Map of the Capitol Campus
WEBA print-friendly map of the buildings and grounds cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.
WEBJun 4, 1997 · As the focal point of the government’s Legislative Branch, the Capitol is the centerpiece of the Capitol Complex, which includes the six principal Congressional office buildings and three Library of Congress buildings constructed on Capitol Hill in the 19th and 20th centuries.
United States Capitol | Architecture, History, United States ...
WEB3 days ago · 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 and historically important building in the United States, it …
The Capitol: Architecture and Meaning - Visitor Center
WEBWhat should a Capitol building look like? How does the U.S. Capitol building serve as a symbol of the U.S. government? Click the image below to view the pdf lesson plan.
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The Capitol BuildiNg
WEBThis activity features images of the U.S. Capitol building — architectural plans and artistic renderings from its original design and subsequent expansion. Examining these images, students
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