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Old Senate Chamber designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, this room was home to the U.S. Senate from 1819 until 1859 and later to the U.S. Supreme Court from 1860-1935.
Old Senate Chamber
Located north of the Capitol Rotunda is the richly decorated Old Senate...
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The Summerhouse on the Capitol Grounds surrounded by pink azalea flowers.
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A few ideas to help you in planning a visit to Capitol Hill.
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Yellow flowers in front of the Capitol Building
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The Architect of the Capitol annually publishes a wide variety of publications...
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 Tour: Three Points of View
The War of 1812 Tour: Three Points of View Weekdays at 11 a.m. – Join a...
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Capitol East Front Plaza Repairs

East Front Plaza Repairs

AOC is making repairs to expansion joints on the East Front Plaza of the Capitol near the plaza entrance at First St. and East Capitol. The work is expected to be complete by July 2014.

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United States Capitol
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Completed
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