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Exploring the History of the Capitol Dome: A Rare Photograph from Around 1860

  • Published June 17, 2013
Capitol Dome under construction in 1860
Explore a rare historical photograph of the Capitol Dome under construction in 1860. Learn more about the history of the Capitol Dome and see the unique photo today!
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Here is an old photograph from around 1860, showing the Capitol Dome under construction. I don’t think I’ve seen or posted this one before.

Capitol Dome under construction in 1860
Capitol Dome under construction in 1860

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Suggested Reading

Emmanuel Leutze, "Westward the Course of Empire"(1861)
The Debate Over Origin and Meaning of the Quote "Go West, Young Man, Go West
"Beef Depot Monument" - 1862
The Unfinished Washington Monument: From Eyesore to Beef Depot
construction of Memorial Bridge
A Look Back at Memorial Bridge Under Construction in the 1930s
SIA-SIA2010-1975
A Historical Look at the Old Post Office Pavilion, Now the Waldorf Astoria

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