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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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Evolution of Women in Art at the U.S. Capitol
An in-depth look at the evolution of women in art at the U.S. Capitol.
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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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Again thank you for our history lesson on the capital, never could find this a book.
Marty,_x000D_ _x000D_ Great piece, very cool now knowing the what and why of building fenestration ornamenting._x000D_ _x000D_ Keep the articles coming, always a captive audience._x000D_ _x000D_ Chris
Thanks, Marty for an intriguing article on the capitol lions! I’d like to add a clarification on the Lion Gate of Mycenae date: it’s 13th Century BC...keep up the good work.
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