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Meet the Leaders: Cannon Renewal Project

By Kristen Frederick

Those dedicated to managing the operation of the 10-year, five-phased Cannon Renewal discuss the project and what leadership means to them.
Building illustration for the Cannon Renewal.

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Photo of a Roots and Reflections tour at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
A Garden for Everyone
July 16, 2015
Who We Are, Buildings & Grounds
The U.S. Botanic Garden is committed to welcoming every visitor by providing accessible facilities and inclusive programming.More »
One of the Architect of the Capitol's new on-demand shuttle vehicles for the Capitol Visitor Center.
Mobility Assistance: There When You Need It!
July 13, 2015
Who We Are, Buildings & Grounds
The Capitol Visitor Center provides many accessibility services from shuttles, ramps and escalators to touchable objects and open captioning.More »
Ground penetrating radar drawing.
Seeing Through Concrete
July 8, 2015
Projects
The Cannon Renewal team is using ground penetrating radar to help workers see what's inside the concrete of the Cannon Building.More »
The yellow desk in location #80 is the "Candy Desk."
The Candy Desk
June 30, 2015
Buildings & Grounds
Few traditions associated with Senate furniture are as intriguing as the "candy desk" on the floor of the Senate.More »
Water infiltration has led to leaking and staining in the Rotunda.
Capitol Rotunda Restoration
June 26, 2015
Buildings & Grounds, Projects
The restoration of the Rotunda will ensure this hallowed space will be enjoyed by generations of visitors, staff and members of Congress for years to come.More »
Benches in the chapel at Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
History with a Side of Mystery: the Rotunda Benches
June 4, 2015
Buildings & Grounds, History
The benches of the Capitol Rotunda have also called a few other locations home over the years.More »
The AOC partners with the Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School in northeast Washington, D.C.
Doing Good: Investing in the Next Generation
May 13, 2015
Who We Are
As volunteers, the time commitment for AOC employees who mentor is not huge, but the impact they have on the students' lives certainly is.More »
Senate Office Buildings Painting and Refinishing Branch employee.
AOC's TLC Keeps Historic Furniture Looking New
May 5, 2015
Who We Are
The Senate Office Buildings Painting and Refinishing Branch gives hands-on attention to help blend vintage and new into a cohesive collection.More »
Up close photo of Memorial with Grant on a horse.
Restoring Grant's Glory
April 27, 2015
Buildings & Grounds, Projects
Because weather and time have not been kind to the Grant Memorial, AOC staff developed a preservation strategy to restore the Grant Memorial to its original condition.More »
Tower crane being installed at the Cannon House Office Building.
Bringing Cannon Back to the Future
April 21, 2015
Buildings & Grounds, Projects
High in the sky, about 50 feet above the roof, a crane is peeking out of the Cannon House Office Building. More »
President Lincoln's funeral procession.
The Lincoln Catafalque in the U.S. Capitol
April 15, 2015
History
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death, AOC Curator Barbara Wolanin details the days he lay in state at the U.S. Capitol.More »
Molten cast iron heated to more than 2,500 degrees is poured into the mold.
Expert Metalwork Revealed in Restoration of the U.S. Capitol Dome
April 10, 2015
Projects
Last week, I had an opportunity to travel to the foundry in Salt Lake City and see firsthand how the work to re-create decorative ornaments on the Dome is done.More »
Capitol Sunset November 2014
A Few of 2014's Favorite Things
December 22, 2014
Photography
From February's heavy snowfall to October's blood moon eclipse, take a look back at some popular moments of 2014 through the AOC's Instagram and Flickr images.More »
Ted Bechtol, AOC Capitol Grounds Division
2014 Christmas Tree Selection
October 29, 2014
Who We Are, Events
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. More »
Food pantry photos courtesy of Richard Edmonds.
Doing Good: Richard Edmonds
October 22, 2014
Who We Are
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.More »

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