View of the US Capitol at Night, 1907

When Ernest L. Crandall photographed this image, Theodore Roosevelt was President of 87 million Americans, Union (railway) Station was being completed a few blocks away and Oklahoma was poised to become the 46th state.

George Washington laid the cornerstone for the building in September 1793 and Congress met there for the first time in November 1800. In August, 1814, British troops set fire to the building and only a rainstorm prevented its total destruction.

The building was restored, the dome was replaced in 1856 and extensions were completed in 1868. More additions were made in 1959-60. Today, the Capitol covers a floor area of 16.5 acres.

Medium : 1 photographic print

Created/Published : 1907

Creator : Ernest L. Crandall, photographer

Housed in the Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress

The Frame size is 14 1/2 x 18 1/4.

Price: $120.00

Availability: Usually ships in one to two weeks

Product #: FR0013