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A Closer Look at the Red-Colored Dome of the Capitol Building in the 1950s

Take a closer look at the red-colored dome of the Capitol Building in the 1950s. We came across this photo thanks to a Twitter exchange between @darsal and @MrTinDC. Check out the photo and learn more about the history of the Capitol.
Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Curb work -- car stop on 14th Street N.W." Streetcar infrastructure. Harris & Ewing glass negative.
Negro laborers at Alexandria, near coal wharf
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Well, not really red paint. This is a shot from sometime in the 1950s and the red-colored dome is covered in primer. We came across this photo thanks to a Twitter exchange between @darsal and @MrTinDC.

Capitol Dome
Capitol Dome
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