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Dome Construction in 1858
November 5, 2008
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Dome Construction in 1858
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The thirty-six hollow cast-iron columns that form the peristyle of the dome were set in place atop supporting brackets. A fence erected to keep local livestock out of the construction area can be seen in the foreground.
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