The Capitol in 1800 taken from advanced proof of plate 38 History of the United States Capitol by Glenn Brown
Summary
Print showing exterior of U. S. Capitol building.
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
Date
1800
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 38.90719, -77.03687
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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