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This painting by Allyn Cox depicts the cornerstone laying ceremony and is currently on display in the House Wing of the U.S. Capitol Building.
The First Cornerstone
The cornerstone was laid on Wednesday, September 18, 1793, during the first...
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A view of the Capitol Visitor Center lit up at night
Accessibility Services
The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services (OCAS) provides a variety...
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Photo with enclosed area on Dome.
Dome Restoration Project Updates
Update: November 2014 Scaffoldin​g and Restoring PhaseThe scaffolding assembly...
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East front of the Capitol.
Temporary Capitol House Closure
Temporary House Closure
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Blog Posts By 'Michael Dunn'

Capturing Autumn
October 24, 2012
By: Michael Dunn
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The Capitol Dome in Fall 2012
Michael Dunn, AOC’s chief of photography, draws upon his 15 years of experience to share tips for photographing the Capitol Grounds in fall.
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