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National Statuary Hall, also known as the Old Hall of the House, is the large, two-story, semicircular room south of the Rotunda.
National Statuary Hall
National Statuary Hall, also known as the Old Hall of the House, is the large...
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Snapshot of a crowd of people on a guided tour through the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol
Guided Tours: Buildings on Capitol Hill
Official Tours of the U.S. Capitol Building are offered Monday through...
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East Front of the U.S. Capitol Building
Performance & Accountability Report
AOC’s annual Performance and Accountability Report provides the results of the...
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National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol lined with marble statues and columns
From Concept to Creation: AOC’s role in New Statues at...
The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the care and preservation of...
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2008 Capitol Christmas Tree
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Will Shine on December 2
Nov 24, 2014
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be lit during a ceremony held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 5 p.m. on...
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Dome scaffolding photo.
U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project Media Availability
Nov 17, 2014
November 18, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. The Architect of the Capitol will conduct a briefing for media on the completion of the...
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Rosa Parks Statue Joins U.S. Capitol Art Collection
Feb 21, 2013
The bronze statue of Rosa Parks was unveiled in a ceremony on...
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Colors of Capitol Hill
Feb 04, 2013
After a winter of gray skies and leafless trees, the AOC Capitol Grounds...
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Read AOC's Performance and Accountability Report...
Jan 15, 2013
The Architect of the Capitol's Performance and Accountability Report for...
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Visitor Hour Changes for Inauguration
Jan 09, 2013
Due to preparations for the 57th Presidential Inauguration, the Capitol...
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