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.
United States Capitol rotunda - Wikipedia
WEBThe sandstone rotunda walls rise 48 feet (15 m) above the floor; everything above this—the Capitol dome–was designed in 1854 by Thomas U. Walter, the fourth Architect of the Capitol. Walter had also designed the Capitol's north and south extensions.
Capitol Rotunda - Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe Rotunda is a large, domed, circular room located in the center of the U.S. Capitol. As it appears today, the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is the result of two distinct building campaigns. Dr. William Thornton, who won the competition for the design of the U.S. Capitol in 1793, conceived the idea of a central rotunda.
How lawmakers trapped in the House stood their ground
WEBJan 21, 2021 · Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), one of the dozens of lawmakers inside the House chamber, first leapt into action, helping an officer barricade the door on the House floor that leads to...
The Symbolism Behind The Capitol Building's Architecture - NPR
WEBJan 10, 2021 · The U.S. Capitol is the most identifiable building in America. It was designed to be. At the top of a hill, it can be seen from nearly any spot in Washington. To talk more about the symbolism of...
Evolution of the Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBThe heart of the Capitol is the Rotunda, a 96-foot-diameter circular hall surmounted by the Capitol’s inner dome. Visible through the eye of the dome, 180 feet above the floor, is a massive fresco painted by Italian artist Constantino Brumidi.
Corncob or Cornstalk Columns and Capitals - Architect of the …
WEBSome of the oldest and most famous interior features of the Capitol are located near the entrance to the Old Supreme Court Chamber. These six corncob columns, designed ca. 1808 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, are among the most unusual and significant architectural works of the early Republic.
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 …
Small House Rotunda - Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe Small House Rotunda was designed in 1804 by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe during his first building campaign after he was appointed by Thomas Jefferson to construct the south wing of the Capitol Building.
Work begins on inauguration stage at US Capitol – NBC4 …
WEB1 day ago · Congress members hammer in the first nails at the First Nail Ceremony marking the beginning of construction of the 2025 Presidential Inauguration platform on the steps of the Capitol, Wednesday ...