The 1861 View From The Capitol Roof: A Look North
Take a look at the 1861 view from the Capitol roof! This post looks at the sites visible from Washington, DC in 1861, including the ghostly, blurred waving American flag in the center
Capitol Building
The United States Capitol has stood at the center of Washington since the 1790s, and GoDC has spent years digging into its history. These posts cover everything from the Capitol’s construction and the British burning of 1814 to the dome’s completion during the Civil War and the debates, ceremonies, and controversies that have played out inside ever since.
Discovering an Incredible Black and White Photograph of the Capitol
Come take a look at this incredible black and white photograph of the Capitol. We hadn’t come across it before and it’s certainly stunning
An Early Drawing of the Capitol: A Look Back at the Time of its Completion
Take a look at an early drawing of the Capitol from the time of its completion
We Love Streetcars and Old Photos of the Capitol Building: Here’s One from 1947
Take a step back in time and explore the Capitol Building in 1947. We love streetcars and old photos of the Capitol Building, and this shot from 1947 is a great example of this
Uncovering the Proposed Public Buildings Plan for Washington, D.C.
Explore the proposed plan for public buildings near the Capitol in Washington, D.C. See the original image from Flickr user medicalmuseum and learn more about the plan.
Discovering Vintage Postcards of Washington, DC in the Boston Public Library’s Flickr Photostream
Explore three vintage postcards of Washington, DC, featured in the Boston Public Library’s Flickr photostream. See the city in a different light with these beautiful images from the past.
160 Years Ago Today: Montgomery C. Meigs Placed an Advertisement for Skilled Bricklayers to Help Expand the U.S. Capitol
160 years ago today, Montgomery C. Meigs placed an advertisement in the Daily Evening Star for skilled bricklayers to help in the expansion of the U.S. Capitol. Check out a great photo from 1858 of the Capitol under construction!
A Stunning View of the Capitol from the Top of the Washington Monument
Take a look at this stunning view of the Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument. See the amazing photo and learn more about the history of the monument here!
A Photographic Look Back at the East Front of the Capitol Building in the 1860s
Thanks to the Library of Congress, we can take a photographic look back at the East Front of the Capitol Building as it appeared in the 1860s. See the amazing photograph here!