1877 Drawing of Proposed Capitol Modifications
Fascinating drawing of the U.S. Capitol from the 1870s showing proposed modifications to the building. This is the west elevation of the building, the opposite side of the National Mall. Source: Library of Congress
Aerial Views of Washington in 1922
These cool old photos shows the city back in 1922, as seen from the air. Source: Boston Public Library Source: Boston Public Library
Rare, Stunning 1863 Photo of Capitol Building
This incredible old photo of the Capitol Building shows it just after the new dome was completed in 1863. Source: Library of Congress
You Won’t See the Capitol Like This Ever Again
This photo of the Capitol Building from the 1960s is something you’ll never see again. The Capitol Dome under construction and a lot of cars parked out in front of it. Source:Â snipview.com
Incredibly Rare 1860s Photo of Capitol Dome Construction
This very rare photo of the Capitol Dome under construction shows it as it looked during the early days of the Civil War. Source: Library of Congress
What Did D.C. Look Like in 1872?
Here’s a cool bird’s-eye view of the Capitol and the rest of Washington from 1872. Source: Library of Congress
Great Old Photos of Capitol’s East and West Fronts
Here’s a terrific old photo courtesy of the Library of Congress showing the Capitol Building. And another awesome old shot of the Capitol. Source: Library of Congress
Incredible 1935 View Looking Down From Capitol Dome
This photo is going to give you vertigo. It’s a view looking down from the Capitol Dome. Click on it for greater details. Source: Shorpy
1920s Interior Photo of the Capitol Dome
How great is this old photo from the 1920s? It shows the inside structure of the Capitol Dome. Source: Library of Congress
Engravings of President’s House and Capitol After Burning of Washington
Below are two amazing engravings of the President’s House and the Capitol Building following the Burning of Washington on August 24, 1814. The engravings were done by William Strickland. The British marched on Washington and attacked...
Stunning 1910s Capitol Dome at Night
How beautiful is this image of the Capitol Building? It was taken between 1918 and 1920. Source: Library of Congress
J.P. Morgan in Front of the Capitol
This is an old photo of J.P. Morgan walking in front of the Capitol Building in 1912. He was in town to testify before the Pujo Committee. Source: Library of Congress
First Known Photo of Presidential Inauguration (1857)
This is an extremely rare photograph of James Buchanan‘s Inauguration at the East Front of the Capitol Building on March 4th, 1857. It’s a little blurry and not the highest resolution, but amazing nevertheless. The exposure...
1936 View of the Washington Monument from the Capitol
This is a beautiful photo taken from the Capitol Building in 1936, looking down the Mall at the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian. Source: Cornell University Library
Beautiful Snowy Photo of the Capitol
Thanks to GoDCer Mollie for sending this in. It looks like a photo from sometime in the 1920s.
Beautiful Night Photo of Capitol (1919)
It’s been a glut of Capitol Building photos this week, but I’m sure you’re okay with that. Especially, since they’re amazing old photos. Here’s another great night shot of the building in the rain, this time...
Capitol Building at Night in 1907
We posted a cool night photo of the Capitol from 1921. We found another great one, this time from 1907. This was taken by Ernest Crandall. They never get old do they? Source: Library of Congress
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Wow. Great Night Rain Photo of Capitol in 1921
This photo is awesome. It was taken in 1921, from the steps of the Library of Congress. And, if you like it, you’re sure to like this one, and this one. Source: Library of Congress