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The Original Olmsted Trees
Celebrating the history of tree planting and tree preservation at the U.S. Capitol Grounds by highlighting some of the oldest trees on the grounds.
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Jefferson Finds Capitol Inspiration in City of Light
Thomas Jefferson, inspired by skylights he saw in Paris, prevailed upon the Architect of the Capitol to include something similar in the U.S. Capitol's new chamber for the House of Representatives. However, all the skylights came to an untimely end.
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Capitol Illumination
Learn more about the history of lighting this iconic building including the part of the Dome called the "tholos."
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Artfully Yours, George Washington
While George Washington never actually graced the halls of the U.S. Capitol, his presence, influence and even his likeness, is everywhere including 35 pieces of art.
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Great article. Learned a lot.
Thank you, Michelle.
Thanks for explaining many terms such as allegories, and the role of woman in Capitol Art. I am writing a book about the Statue of Freedom and will go more into depth with Thomas Crawford and the times when the statue was designed and placed on the Dome. A US Capitol Fellowship allowed for in depth time to research in the Curators office and Library of Congress.
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