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About the U.S. Capitol
The United States Capitol is located in Washington, D.C., at the eastern end...
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Rayburn House Office Building
The Rayburn House Office Building, completed in early 1965, is the third of...
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Capitol Dome
The U.S. Capitol’s dome made of cast iron was designed by Thomas U. Walter and...
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Capitol Rotunda
The Capitol Rotunda is a large, domed, circular room located 96 feet in...
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Russell Senate Office Building
The Russell Senate Office Building (built 1903-1908) is the oldest of the...
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Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. — A special tour of the Brumidi Corridors on the first...
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Capitol Facts
Was the Capitol used as a prison during the Civil War?
No. However, a building known as the "old brick Capitol" was. The old brick Capitol was built for...
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