The Library Buildings and Grounds team at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) adopted materials, planting schedules and methods such as companion planting and succession planting, from period publications. The v More
Accepting the U.S. Capitol Historical Society 2018 Freedom Award on behalf of the AOC. The award honors dedication to freedom, democracy and representative government. From left 10th Architect of the Capitol Al More
The 2018 Capitol Christmas Tree was was chosen from the Willamette National Forest located in Oregon. https://www.aoc.gov/christmas" rel="noreferrer nofollow">More details.</a> This official Architect of the C More
The U.S. Army Brass Quintet playing music for the crowd to close the ceremony. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Ser More
Acting Architect of the Capitol Tom Carroll giving remarks at the event. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Service. More
Speaker Pelosi and fourth grader Asher Dean from New Mexico getting ready to light the tree. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United Sta More
The U.S. Army Brass Quintet playing music for the crowd to begin the ceremony. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Ser More
Singer Chevel Shepherd performing during the ceremony. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Service. This year's tree, More
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Service. This year's tree, sponsored by the New Mexico Congressional Delegation le More
The tree lighting ceremony featuring J. Brett Blanton (12th Architect of the Capitol), Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation. The 2020 #USCapitol Christmas Tree was chosen fr More
The 2020 #USCapitol Christmas Tree was chosen from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests and is sponsored by the Colorado Congressional Delegation led by U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. The Ar More
The 2020 #USCapitol Christmas Tree was chosen from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests and is sponsored by the Colorado Congressional Delegation led by U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. The Arc More
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) erects the inaugural platform on the #USCapitol's West Front, sets up the necessary seating and fencing on the grounds, and coordinates other activities with the Joint Congres More
Ceremony in National Statuary Hall on September 18, 2018. https://www.aoc.gov/first-cornerstone" Read the story of the first cornerstone.</a> This official Architect of the Capitol photograph is being made ava More
Ceremony in National Statuary Hall on September 18, 2018. Dedicated with corn, wine and oil (above). https://www.aoc.gov/first-cornerstone" Read the story of the first cornerstone.</a> This official Architect More
Ceremony in National Statuary Hall on September 18, 2018. Dedicated with corn, wine and oil. https://www.aoc.gov/first-cornerstone" Read the story of the first cornerstone.</a> This official Architect of the C More
Ceremony in National Statuary Hall on September 18, 2018. Dedicated with corn, wine (above) and oil. https://www.aoc.gov/first-cornerstone" Read the story of the first cornerstone.</a> This official Architect More
Ceremony in National Statuary Hall on September 18, 2018. Dedicated with corn (above), wine and oil. https://www.aoc.gov/first-cornerstone" Read the story of the first cornerstone.</a> This official Architect More
There are currently about 890 trees surrounding the immediate Capitol Building on Capitol Square and more than 4,300 trees throughout the entire 274-acre Capitol Grounds. Some of the most majestic and unmistaka More
@capitoltree2012 arrives Capitol West Front Nov 26 10am (Pic: 1914 Tree on East Front).
This official Architect of the Capitol photograph is being made available for educational, scholarly, news or personal purposes (not advertising or any other commercial use). When any of these images is used th More
Annual concert held on the West Lawn of the Capitol on July 4.
A great day to get outside and celebrate pollinators at the US Botanic #Garden. #dc
"The entry sequence and progression through spaces are carefully thought out by architects as buildings are designed. These experiences are very powerful and purposefully created with both direct and subtle clu More
A spectacular Friday afternoon outside in #DC. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Co More
AOC Electrician Martin Blanchet volunteers with Heroes on the Water, which helps veterans relax and rehabilitate through kayak fishing.
The statue of Abraham Lincoln is located in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building. Sculpture by Vinnie Ream Marble 1871 Rotunda U.S. Capitol For more information visit: www.aoc.gov/cc/art/lincoln_by_ream.cfm More
Statue of Abraham Lincoln by Harry J. Ellicott in the Capitol Rotunda in 1866.
The second building constructed for the Library of Congress opened in 1939. For years it was known simply as "The Annex" before being named for President John Adams.
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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, More
The bronze and glass doors of the John Adams Building feature the history of the written word depicted in twelve figures (six on the east doors and six on the west doors).
Art Deco elevator details in the Library of Congress John Adams Building.
John Adams Building Exterior Stairs The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, whic More
Work during the initial phase of the Cannon Renewal Project includes updating building utilities, primarily in the basement and the moat area of the courtyard. This phase enables future phases to connect the ne More
Aerial view of the Capitol's north/Senate side, looking south. House Office Buildings (Cannon, Longworth and Rayburn) and Nationals Park are visible in the distance. This official Architect of the Capitol pho More
Front to Back: Rayburn Building, Longworth Building, Cannon Building; plus, James Madison Memorial Building (Library of Congress). Work during the initial phase of the Cannon Renewal Project includes updating b More
The Amateis bronze doors displayed in the lower level of the Small House Rotunda were designed for the main central entrance of the Capitol’s West Front. Sculpted by Louis Amateis (1855–1913), they were cast by More
This mural, painted during the Second World War, shows a vision of America at peace. Artist Rockwell Kent created the image specifically for the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Below the ins More
America at Peace. This mural, painted during the Second World War, shows a vision of America at peace. Artist Rockwell Kent created the image specifically for the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Comm More
General Winfield Scott is shown during the Mexican War, entering the capital. Peace came in 1848 with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which fixed the Mexican-American border at the Rio Grande River and recogni More
AOC arborists prepare to lift 65 ft Capitol Christmas tree. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United Stat More
After the Tree's arrival, members of the Architect of the Capitol team will work feverishly to string lights and decorate the tree in time for annual lighting ceremony on the West Front Lawn. The 2016 Capitol C More
AOC's grounds crew gets to work clearing snow from the East Front Plaza of the U.S. Capitol to ensure the grounds are safe for staff and visitors arriving at the Capitol.
AOC crews in place for arrival of Capitol Christmas Tree. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States More
AOC Curators Wolanin and Cohen examine the Grant Memorial. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United State More
A room in the U.S. Capitol constructed in 1901 and decorated with murals designed by Elmer Garnsey has recently been restored. The historic murals and lunettes in the room were conserved and AOC decorative pain More
In late 1959 through 1960, the Capitol Dome underwent a significant repair and restoration effort and at the end of 1959 the exterior of the Dome was surrounded by scaffold. During the work, workmen using spe More
This elevator system in the Library of Congress John Adams Building is one of the oldest on Campus.