United States Capitol
United States Capitol. East Front. View from East Capitol Street in 1965. This area is now closed to traffic.
"The Capitol, finely situated on a hill 90 ft. above the level of the Potomac, dominates the entire city with its soaring dome and ranks among the most beautiful buildings in the world. It is 751 ft. in length and 121-324 ft. wide, and consists of a main edifice of sandstone, painted white, and of two wings of white marble. It covers an area of 3 1/2 acres. The main building, with its original
low-crowned dome, was completed in 1827; the wings and the new iron Dome were added in 1851-65. ... The general style is classic, with Corinthian details. The principal facade looks towards the E. ..."--Baedeker 1909
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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more 
