Stewards of the iconic buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill since 1793.

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Winston Churchill Bust is made of bronze and was unveiled in a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on October 30, 2013. The bust is located in the small House Rotunda on the first floor of the U.S. Capitol.
The bronze bust of Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was unveiled in a...

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A virtual Map of Capitol Hill from above
View a map of the U.S. Capitol and other buildings and grounds cared for by the...

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Photo with enclosed area on Dome.
Update: November 2014 Scaffoldin​g and Restoring PhaseThe scaffolding assembly...

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A view of the Brumidi Corridors on the first floor of the Senate wing of the Capitol
Weekdays at 2 p.m. — A special tour of the Brumidi Corridors on the first floor...

Strategic Initiatives

  • Black and white historic photograph of the Capitol Dome being built
    Commencing with the installation of the Capitol’s cornerstone in 1793, the...
     
  • The Architect of the Capitol has a commitment to providing high quality service to its customers.
    The Architect of the Capitol has a commitment to providing high quality...
     
  • The highest priority for the Architect of the Capitol is the safety of its employees, Capitol Hill building occupants and visitors.
    The Architect of the Capitol is committed to the safety of visitors and...
     

Although the AOC can trace its roots to the setting of the Capitol’s cornerstone in 1793, it is imperative that the AOC continue to transform into a forward thinking, collaborative, and innovative organization. In this spirit, the AOC continues to pursue a number of important strategic initiatives that will continue to improve service to Congress, the Supreme Court and ensuring we are maximizing the resources provide by the American people.

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