The Capitol can be seen in the background of this backyard slum scene, Washington, D.C.
Summary
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the House and Senate office buildings. It was established in 1855 and is one of the oldest federal agencies in the United States. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds of the Capitol Complex, as well as the preservation of the historic and artistic elements of the buildings.
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Tags
district of columbia
washington dc
housing
slums
nitrate negatives
capitol
background
backyard
slum
scene
backyard slum scene
washington
united states capitol
us capitol
united states capitol washington dc
united states history
library of congress
Date
01/01/1935
Contributors
Mydans, Carl, photographer
United States. Resettlement Administration.
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
,
38.90719, -77.03687
Source
Library of Congress
Link
Copyright info
No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html