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[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Domes. Cupola roof. Plan, elevations, sections, and details] / W.B. Franklin, capt. top engs. ; Tho. U. Walter, architect.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome. Main ribs. Exterior brackets. Rendered plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, and details] / W.B. Franklin, capt. top engs. ; Tho. U. Walter, archt.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome. Main ribs. Exterior brackets. Rendered plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, and details] / W.B. Franklin, capt. top engs. ; Tho. U. Walter, archt.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome and portico. East front. Rendered elevation]. / Tho. U. Walter, architect of new dome & c.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Details of ceilings of attic story of connecting corridors] / W.B. Franklin, capt. top. engrs., in charge ; Tho. U. Walter, archt. Ex. U.S. Capitol, July 14, 1860.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome details. Second story. Elevation, section, and plans. Rendering.] / Tho. U. Walter, architect, Washington, D.C.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. North Wing. Senate Chamber. Ceiling. Reflected plan rendering] / Tho. U. Walter, architect, extension, U.S. Capitol ; M.C. Meigs, capt. of engineers.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). South wing. Basement. Eastern stairway. Plan and sections] / M.C. Meigs, Capt. of engineers, 9 April 1857 ; Tho. U. Walter, Archt. ex. U.S.C.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Extension. Exterior order] / Capt. M.C. Meigs, U.S. engineer in charge ; Tho. U. Walter, architect, Washington, D.C., 1854.

[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome. Cupola roof. Plan, elevations, sections, and details] / W.B. Franklin, Capt. top engs. ; Tho. U. Walter, architect.

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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.

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01/01/1853
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Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887, architect
Franklin, William Buel, 1823-1903, engineer
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States ,  38.90719, -77.03687
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Library of Congress
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