Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., Washington, D.C. Detail of crypt end of reading room
Summary
William Shakespeare books and illustrations
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the House and Senate office buildings. It was established in 1855 and is one of the oldest federal agencies in the United States. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds of the Capitol Complex, as well as the preservation of the historic and artistic elements of the buildings.
Tags
libraries
district of columbia
washington dc
acetate negatives
folger
shakespeare
library
folger shakespeare library
capitol
capitol st
washington
detail
crypt
crypt end
room
united states capitol
us capitol
united states capitol washington dc
united states history
library of congress
Date
01/01/1932
Contributors
Gottscho, Samuel H. (Samuel Herman), 1875-1971, photographer
Cret, Paul Phillippe, architect
Cret, Paul Phillippe, client
Trowbridge, Alexander B., consulting architect
Location
The Capitol
,
38.88983, -77.00887
Source
Library of Congress
Link
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.