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The Rare Photo of the Capitol Building Just After the New Dome Was Completed in 1863

  • Published November 2, 2015
Capitol, Washington, D.C., north-east view. Dome and front unfinished, June 28, 1863.
Take a look at this rare photo of the Capitol Building just after the new dome was completed in 1863. A stunning view of the Capitol from the Library of Congress!
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This incredible old photo of the Capitol Building shows it just after the new dome was completed in 1863.

Capitol, Washington, D.C., north-east view. Dome and front unfinished, June 28, 1863.
Capitol, Washington, D.C., north-east view. Dome and front unfinished, June 28, 1863.

Source: Library of Congress

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