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The Capitol Building

Blood on the Marble: The Taulbee-Kincaid Capitol Shooting

January 26, 2024 by ghostsofdc
A stereograph image showcasing the inauguration ceremony of Rutherford B. Hayes, marking the beginning of his presidency in the United States.

Dive into the gripping story of the 1890 Capitol feud: Congressman Taulbee’s scandalous fall and his deadly confrontation with journalist Kincaid, culminating in a tragic shooting that echoes through the halls of history.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1890s, Capitol Hill, The Capitol Building

1877 Drawing of Proposed Capitol Modifications

November 9, 2022May 26, 2017 by ghostsofdc
Architectural drawing for alterations to the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. West elevation Summary

Proposed renovations of the Capitol Building from the 1870s. Achitectural drawing for alterations to the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. West elevation.

Categories Lost History Tags 1870s, The Capitol Building 3 Comments

A Look Back in Time: These Cool Old Photos Show DC in 1922 from the Air

November 9, 2022December 31, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol in 1922

Take a look back in time with these cool old photos of Washington, D.C. in 1922. See the city from the air in this fascinating collection of photos!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1920s, The Capitol Building

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

November 9, 2022November 2, 2015 by ghostsofdc
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!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags The Capitol Building 1 Comment

A Look at the Capitol Building from the 1960s – A Scene You’ll Never See Again

November 9, 2022October 14, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Capitol Building and a lot of cars parked in front of it in the 1960s

Take a look at this rare photo of the Capitol Building from the 1960s. See the Capitol Dome under construction and a lot of cars parked out in front of it – something you’ll never see again!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1960s, Capitol Hill, The Capitol Building 8 Comments

A Rare Look at the Capitol Dome Under Construction During the Civil War

November 9, 2022October 8, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Capito Dome under construction in 1860s

Take a look at this rare photo of the Capitol Dome under construction during the early days of the Civil War. View this amazing piece of American history captured in time.

Categories Featured, Notable People & Places Tags 1860s, The Capitol Building 1 Comment

A Fascinating Bird’s-Eye View of the Capitol and Washington from 1872

November 9, 2022March 25, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Bird's-eye view of Washington

Take a step back in time and explore a fascinating bird’s-eye view of the Capitol and Washington from 1872. See it on Ghostsofdc.org!

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1870s, The Capitol Building 4 Comments

A Glimpse into the Past – Amazing Photos of the Capitol Building from the Library of Congress

November 9, 2022January 14, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Capitol Building

Get a glimpse into the past with these amazing photos of the Capitol Building from the Library of Congress. Take a look at these stunning photos and feel the history!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags The Capitol Building 1 Comment

Prepare to Be Amazed: A Breathtaking View from the Capitol Dome

November 9, 2022January 9, 2015 by ghostsofdc
1935. Washington, D.C. "View looking down from U.S. Capitol dome, West Front." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Get ready to be amazed! Take in the breathtaking view from the Capitol Dome with this stunning picture from 1935. Click the image for greater details.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1930s, The Capitol Building 1 Comment

Exploring the Structural Work of the Capitol Dome in a Photo from the 1920s

November 16, 2023August 19, 2014 by ghostsofdc
.S. Capitol interiors: detail of structural work of dome interior

Explore the old photo from the 1920s that shows the inside structure of the Capitol Dome. Get a glimpse into the beautiful architectural design of the Capitol Dome from the past and discover the history of its structural work.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, The Capitol Building
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