YOU ARE HERE>>
Architect of the Capitol
/
Capitol Complex
/
Thornton's East Elevation of the Capitol, ca. 1796
January 3, 2009
Visiting
U.S. Capitol
Office Buildings
Grounds
U.S. Botanic Garden
Architecture
Art
Map
Thornton's East Elevation of the Capitol, ca. 1796
Print Version
Related Links
The United States Capitol: An Overview of the Building and Its Function
Aerial View of the U.S. Capitol and Grounds from the West
Aerial View of the U.S. Capitol Complex from the Northwest
The West Front of the Capitol
The East Front of the Capitol
Nighttime View of the East Central Front
President George Washington favored the design for its "grandeur, simplicity, and convenience"
Architect of the Capitol ·
Feedback Form