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2014 Blog Archives

2014 Christmas Tree Selection October 29, 2014 By: Ted Bechtol 0 Comments For two beautiful summer days in late July, I traveled around Chippewa National Forest in Cass Lake, Minnesota, to search for the perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Continue Reading »	Doing Good: Richard Edmonds October 22, 2014 By: Erin Nelson 0 Comments Edmonds hopes to leave behind a legacy that exemplifies how important it is to take time to recognize those in need and make a difference. Continue Reading »
AOC Employees ExCEL in New Programs October 16, 2014 By: Erin Nelson 0 Comments The ExCEL Program provides opportunities for jurisdictions to work together and for employees to share their knowledge with fellow colleagues. Continue Reading »	AOC Moves the House Office Buildings Storerooms October 14, 2014 By: Franklin Bradley 0 Comments The House Office Buildings laborers continuously improve service delivery and efficiency, even if they have to face down a wolf to do it. Continue Reading »
Bells, Buzzers, Clicks and Clocks October 02, 2014 By: Sharon Gang 0 Comments In a world where everyone carries a cell phone and some carry more than one, people still check the historic clocks on the Capitol campus for the time of day. Continue Reading »	AOC Bike Commuters: In Their Own Words October 01, 2014 By: Kristen Frederick 0 Comments Quite a few Architect of the Capitol employees commute by bike, forming a group that meets monthly to work on promoting cycling to fellow AOC employees. Continue Reading »
Crumbling Down and Building Up September 29, 2014 By: Matt Guilfoyle 0 Comments Addressing the stone pandemic across the Capitol campus takes a team of historic preservationists, structural engineers and stonemasons, among others. Continue Reading »	Instant Perspective on a #CapitolMorning September 22, 2014 By: Sarah Bublitz 1 Comments Early on this beautiful September morning, a group of Instagrammers came together to explore and celebrate the U.S. Capitol during our second InstaMeet. Continue Reading »
Cara and the Chocolate Tree September 16, 2014 By: Lee Coykendall 0 Comments With Sprouts at the U.S. Botanic Garden, children learn about the magical world of plants. Continue Reading »	Anne Frank Tree at the Capitol July 21, 2014 By: Sharon Gang 3 Comments One of Anne’s few connections to the outside world while hiding in the secret annex was a nearby white chestnut tree which she could see from the attic window. Continue Reading »

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