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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 'Chuck Badal'

Capturing the Seasons
January 15, 2013
By: Chuck Badal
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Photo of Capitol covered in snow
AOC Photographer Chuck Badal gives a behind the scenes look at how some of his favorite photos of the Capitol were captured — from the roof of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
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