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Photograph of people walking outside on a Self-Guided Tour of Capitol Hill
Self-Guided Tours on Capitol Hill
Visitors can tour many highlights on Capitol Hill without registering.
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The Architect of the Capitol’s challenge is unique – maintaining aging, iconic buildings; adapting state-of-the-art technology; and increasing responsiveness to environmental, security and safety considerations in a rich historical setting.
Sustainability and Energy Savings
The Architect of the Capitol's challenge is unique – maintaining aging, iconic...
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The Flanagan clock with marble columns in the background
Bells, Buzzers, Clicks and Clocks
In a world where everyone carries a cell phone and some carry more than one,...
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Projects

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    First Phase Nearing Completion

    More than 300 marble stone carvings have replaced unsound and/or missing details on the cornice and column capitals.

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    Current Preservation Work

    Light fixtures that were refurbished during this phase of the project will be reinstalled in fall 2016.

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U.S. Capitol Exterior Preservation - Stone and Metal