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Official painted portrait of 11th Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers.
Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, CCM, LEED AP
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Remembering September 11, 2001
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Cool Cannon Construction Finds

By Kristen Frederick

During the process of renewing the Cannon House Office Building, workers have found hidden treasures that had been lost or discarded by the laborers who constructed the building more than 100 years ago.
A bowler hat discovered during the renewal of the Cannon House Office Building.

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A bowler hat discovered during the renewal of the Cannon House Office Building.
Cool Cannon Construction Finds
January 3, 2019
Buildings & Grounds, History, Projects
During the process of renewing the Cannon House Office Building, workers have found hidden treasures that had been lost or discarded by the laborers who constructed the building more than 100 years ago.More »
Revealing a Tiled Treasure
December 18, 2018
Architecture, History, Projects
How a successful immigrant family left their mark on the U.S. Capitol campus, and the AOC's work to clean and preserve a historic treasure.More »
Members of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum inspect a vehicle operating on the U.S. Capitol campus.
Reclaiming an Ordinary Day
November 27, 2018
Who We Are
A story of AOC employees coming together to improve safety on the U.S. Capitol campus for everyone.More »
AOC employees exemplify One Team, One Mission.
Architect's Notebook: One of My Favorite Things
November 16, 2018
Who We Are
The 11th Architect reveals his favorite and most important part of this organization: the spirit of AOC employees! More »
Participants and instructors after lunch at Eco City Farm.
U.S. Botanic Garden Helps Veterans with Urban Farming
November 6, 2018
Who We Are
The new Armed to Urban Farm program was a week-long training opportunity for military veterans that combined classroom sessions with farm tours and hands-on activities.More »
AOC Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum searches the Willamette National Forest in Oregon for the perfect U.S. Christmas Tree.
A 'Noble' Decision in Oregon: Selecting the Capitol Christmas Tree
November 1, 2018
Events
Travel to the Willamette National Forest in Oregon to select the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.More »
"Declaration of Independence" scene from the Frieze of American History found in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
Artfully Yours, John Adams
October 30, 2018
Art
The second President of the United States appears in several pieces of art throughout the U.S. Capitol.More »
Sunset view at U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
National Fire Prevention Week
October 9, 2018
Who We Are
During National Fire Prevention Week, look for places a fire could start, listen for the sound of an alarm and learn two ways out of every room.More »
Close-up detail photo with Statue of Freedom during conservation in 1993.
Evolution of Women in Art at the U.S. Capitol
July 17, 2018
Art
An in-depth look at the evolution of women in art at the U.S. Capitol.More »
AOC Capitol Building jurisdiction employee proudly sporting their bump caps.
Making Heads Safer, One Bump Cap at a Time
July 11, 2018
Who We Are
Read how this cool cap is keeping Capitol Building employees safer.More »
America the Beautiful poem written on a wall in the Cox Corridors of the U.S. Capitol.
Capitol Lyrics: "America the Beautiful"
July 3, 2018
Art
The lyrics of this patriotic song are found easily at the U.S. Capitol.More »
Map of Washington, D.C., in 1861.
Profile in History: Job W. Angus
June 28, 2018
History
President Abraham Lincoln entered and left Washington, D.C., via vessels of muslin and wood, constructed by builder and carpenter Job W. AngusMore »
A visitor guide interacts with guests in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
By the Numbers: Capitol Visitor Center
June 21, 2018
Buildings & Grounds
A look at the Capitol Visitor Center's busiest season.More »
Circular fountain on the U.S. Capitol's West Front.
Calm and Collected Waters
June 20, 2018
Buildings & Grounds
A collection of water features found throughout the U.S. Capitol campus.More »
The Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
Architect's Notebook: Finding Comfort In Balance
June 12, 2018
Buildings & Grounds
Order, balance and proportion are all achieved through architecture in the Thomas Jefferson Building's Main Reading Room.More »

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