[United States Capitol. Tortola scheme. Competition rendering of façad...
Architectural drawing showing Thornton's proposed design, known as the Tortola Scheme, with alternative design for flanking pavilions mounted to right. Inscribed in pencil by later hand: Dr. Wm. Thornton's Comp... More
[United States Capitol. Tortola scheme. Competition rendering of façad...
Architectural drawing showing Thornton's proposed design, known as the Tortola Scheme.
Map exhibiting the property of the U.S. in the vicinity of the Capitol...
Covers area bounded by 2nd St. east, D St. south, 6th St. west, and D St. north, including eastern part of the Mall. Relief shown by shading. Partial cadastral map showing buildings, some lots, and block number... More
Senate Chamber. Hall of the House of Representatives / W.I Stone sc. W...
Print shows an interior view of the Senate and the House of Representatives chambers showing a numbered seating arrangement (key to the Senate chamber seating is filed with print). Title from item. Printed at b... More
East front of the Capitol / W.I Stone aquat.
Print shows an exterior view of the east front of the U.S. Capitol, with view of the north facade. Title from item. Printed at bottom: Engd. for the National Calendar, 1823.
[East front of the United States Capitol]
View of the east front of the U.S. Capitol. Title devised by Library staff. Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory, no. 656. (DLC/PP-1996:032.1). Forms part of: John Rubens Smith Collection (Library of Congress). Te... More
[United States Capitol] / C. Bullfinch delt. ; Childs dir.
Print shows front or east view of the U.S. Capitol as it appeared in 1829, prior to the beginning of President Andrew Jackson's administration. Title from another impression. Trimmed above title and mounted on ... More
Capitol of the United States, Washington / drawn by H. Brown ; engrave...
Engraving showing Capitol building in background; people walking, riding horses, riding in carriages on road leading to the Capitol. On verso: John Hinton, History Topography of the U.S. 1830-32. Title from item.
Capitol of the United States, Washington
Engraving showing Capitol building in background; people walking, riding horses, riding in carriages on road leading to the Capitol. Right corner under image: George Washington with men on horseback (caption: "... More
Principal front of the Capitol, Washington / W.H. Bartlett, R. Brandar...
Engraving showing Capitol building in background; people walking or riding in carriages on Capitol grounds. Image found in N. P. Willis, American Scenery, p. 288, 1839. Engraving by R. Brandard after drawing by... More
The Capitol at Washington
Engraving showing Capitol on hill in background; people and carriages on street in foreground on the road leading to the Capitol; houses on the left. Engraving by M. Osborne after drawing by W.H. Bartlett. On v... More
Washington aus der Vogelperspective / Druck v. Weger, Leipzig.
Engraving shows visitors on grounds of partially constructed United States Capitol building. Title from item.
Monolith for columns, Capitol extension
Photograph showing a 14 ton column being transported on a six wheel wagon drawn by oxen for an addition to the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 33. Title from item. Reference copy in L... More
Monument to the memory of the "Herveor of Tripoli." The birth of the A...
Photograph shows the Tripoli Naval Monument on the grounds of United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Moved in 1860 to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Chamber of Representatives (Washington) / C.R., DEL, John Poppel, SC.
Print showing House of Representatives in session. Upper left side above image: Ms C. L. No. 1558. Title from item. Identical image in PPOC with title: Die Congress-Halle im Capitol (Washington); Aus d. Kunstan... More
[Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Roof detail...
Iron roof trusses; details of joints. Inscription: "Details of roof of Congressional Library."
[Capitol exterior, west front from terrace]
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 53. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[Capitol exterior], Washington, D.C.
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 14. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[Capitol, section of new dome]
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 5. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[Capitol exterior, east front]
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 97. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome. Cupola roof. Plan, el...
Scaled and dimensioned. No. 1928.
[Capitol exterior, north wing]
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 25. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
Section through dome of U.S. Capitol
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 12. Title from item. No. 1901. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
East pediment of the north wing, U.S. Capitol
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 75. Title from item. Printed on recto: Capt. M.C. Meigs, U.S. Engineer in Charge; T. Crawford; and Tho. U. Walter, architect. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1.... More
[Capitol, elevation of new dome]
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 11. Title devised by Library staff. Notation: Original design. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
Elevation of dome of U.S. Capitol
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 13. Title from item. No. 1902. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[The Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building]
Photograph of an engraving. Title and date from Ten First Street, Southeast: Congress Builds a Library, 1886-1897 / Helen-Anne Hilker. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, 1980, p. 60, no. 8.
[Architectural model of U.S. Capitol]
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 132. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome and portico. East fron...
Includes figure Liberty by Thomas Crawford.
[Panel and medallion details from bronze doors for the east portico of...
Photograph of bronze doors detail showing panel, depicting ovation for George Washington at Trenton, New Jersey, and allegorical medallion of peace and agriculture, from bottom of left valve. In album: Benjamin... More
[Bronze doors for the east portico of the Senate wing, U.S. Capitol]
Photograph of maquette of bronze doors for the U.S. Capitol by Thomas Crawford depicting events in the life of George Washington and Revolutionary War battles. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. ... More
[Bronze doors for the east portico of the House wing, U.S. Capitol]
Photograph of maquette of bronze doors for the U.S. Capitol by Thomas Crawford depicting events in American history. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 123. The doors were designed by Thomas Craw... More
Capitol construction, from north west. Progressive view of dome, no. 1
Photograph showing beginning stages of adding the dome to the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 19. Title from item. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[Capitol, maquette of sculpture 'Landing of Pilgrims' for east pedimen...
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 63. Title devised by Library staff. Designed by Erastus Dow Palmer. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[Bronze doors for the House wing (later moved to the central east fron...
Photograph of maquette of bronze doors for the U.S. Capitol by Randolph Rogers depicting events in the life of Columbus. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 124. Title devised by Library staff. Re... More
Progressive view of dome, first column on roof, 2; east front from Sen...
Photograph showing beginning stages of adding the dome to the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 21. Title from item. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[Capitol, maquette of sculpture 'Landing of Pilgrims' for east pedimen...
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 63. Title devised by Library staff. Designed by Erastus Dow Palmer. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). North wing. Principal story...
In album: Engineering projects directed by Montgomery Meigs, Washington, D.C. ca. 1852-ca. 1860, p. 147, no. 256. Inscription: Details of western stairway. North wing. Principal story. "Scale one inch to a fo... More
Construction for supporting ceiling of Senate chamber, n. wing
Photograph showing scaffolding and pipes during the construction of the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 51. Title from item. Notations: Scaffold not removed; curved pipes contain gas;... More
East portico - looking south
Photograph shows east front of the U.S. Capitol including Horatio Greenough's sculpture "The Rescue" and Luigi Persico's sculptures "Discovery of America" and "War." In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs... More
North wing, east front. Traversing crane for construction of connectin...
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 35. Title from item. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
East front looking north. Progressive views of dome iv
Photograph showing east front of the Capitol with peristyle in progress. Men, including Montgomery C. Meigs, stand in driveway.
East front from grounds. Progressive views of dome, no. iii. Columns o...
Photograph showing beginning stages of adding the dome to the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 27. Title from item. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
Elevation of dome of U.S. Capitol
Architect of the Capitol item number: 003150.1290, Walter, no. 1902. Title from item.
[Construction of Capitol dome]
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 49. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome. Main ribs. Exterior b...
Scaled and dimensioned. No. 1892.
West facade from Botanical Gardens
Photograph showing Capitol dome under construction with the Botanical Gardens and Tiber Creek in the foreground. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 47. Title from item. Notations: Tiber Creek; vi... More
[National, Washington, D.C.] / Morse & Tuttle, SC.
Engraving showing Capitol building; people walking or riding in carriages on Capitol grounds. T. U. Walter, Archt. Title from item.
West front of Capitol, vii, peristyle complete
Photograph showing the Capitol dome under construction, with canal in foreground. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 39. Title from item. Notations: Public gardens or Mall; C&O Canal; Goose Creek... More
[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome. Main ribs. Exterior b...
Scaled and dimensioned. No. 1892.
[United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.). Dome details. Second story....
Window, showing architectural decorations and detail of structural ironwork. Inscription: "Details of second story of dome." Scaled and dimensioned. No. 1873.
The "Lincoln column," first monolith raised, Nov. 1860, Presidential e...
Photo shows construction at U.S. Capitol, including African American workmen with a column named in the photograph to recognize Abraham Lincoln's election as president on Nov. 6, 1860. Title from item. In album... More
Working the monoliths, Washington, D.C.
Photo shows construction at U.S. Capitol, including "S. Wing" and "Centre Building." The workmen include African Americans. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs", p. 41. Title from item. Reference copy ... More
[Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln at the U.S. Capitol]
Photograph shows crowd of people viewing Lincoln's inauguration by the under-construction U.S. Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 1. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT... More
[Lincoln inaugural], Washington, D.C.
Photograph showing a crowd outside the U.S. Capitol for Lincoln's inauguration.
[Capitol dome construction], Washington, D.C.
Photograph showing the dome of the Capitol under construction. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 49. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln - March 4, 1861
J16415 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright Feb. 23, 1935 by N. Spindler. Original salted paper print in album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," LOT 12251, [p.] 59, located in PR 12, CN: 1972:158.
View, looking N. from Capitol roof
Photograph shows view of Washington, D.C., taken from U.S. Capitol, showing Douglas Hospital, Old Douglas House, Railway Station, The Washington, or Wilkes House, St. Aloysius, Government Printing Office, Glenw... More
Capitol, Washington, D.C., north-east view. Dome and front unfinished,...
Photograph showing construction on the U. S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
The Capitol of the United States of America: taken from Adams & Co's O...
27524(?) U.S. Copyright Office.
Lincoln's second inaugural, Washington, D.C.
President Lincoln delivering his inaugural address on the east portico of the U.S. Capitol, March 4, 1865. Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 16837.
Ratond [i.e. rotunda]. Apotheosis of Washington
Photographs of canopy fresco in U.S. Capitol dome showing George Washington rising to the heavens with allegorical figures representing war, science, marine, commerce, mechanics, and architecture. In album: Ben... More
[Washington, D.C. Spectators at side of the Capitol, which is hung wit...
No. 748. Hand-written on back of mount: Grand Review of Army, Wash. D.C., May 1865, scene at Capitol. Printed 1905 by Handy Studio, Washington, D.C. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Title ... More
[Capitol exterior, north portico, east front]
In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 99. Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
Scene at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the Capitol grounds at Wa...
Illustration showing a crowd of people crossing the street between a railroad locomotive and a street railroad, with the U.S. Capitol in the background. Title from item. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 4... More
East portico of the Capitol
Part of series: Views of national buildings in the city of Washington, D.C. Title from item. Gift; Louis M. Rabinowitz; 1952.
View of Washington City, Landscape view print
Print showing a bird's-eye view of Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the foreground, and the Washington Monument in the background. 5588A U.S. Copyright Office. Title from item. This print a reissue fr... More
View of Washington City.
Low-angle bird's-eye view of central Washington toward the west and northwest with The Capitol in foreground. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1871 by E. Sachse & Co. Balto. in the Office of th... More
General plan for the extension of the U.S. Capitol grounds /
Oriented with north to the left. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy 1 halved and mounted on cloth backing. LC copy 2 darkened, fold-lined, and torn. Phillips. Was... More
[Bank note vignettes showing U.S. Capitol, log cabins, Brooklyn Bridge...
In album: Engravings of the American Banknote Company ... p. 81.
Plan of the city of Washington : the capitol [sic] of the United State...
Shows major buildings and streetcar lines. LC copy fold-lined, torn, missing edge sections, annotated in lead and blue pencils to show proposed cable-car lines, laminated, and mounted on cloth backing. Availabl... More
Brumidi's allegorical painting, in dome of U.S. Capitol
Title from item. Illus. in: Washington Album. Published by Ph. Frey, Louis Glaser, and J. F. Jarvis, p. 7-8. Glaser/Frey Collection of American View Books (Library of Congress)
North east front of the Capitol
Engraving showing Capitol building; people walking or riding in carriages on Capitol grounds in foreground. On verso: 1891 by J. F. Jarvis; Photo Im Louis Glaser, Leifzig 115 Worth St., N.Y. Photograph of eng... More
The U.S. House of Representatives
Interior view of House chamber during session of 51st Congress. Copyright By C.M. Bell. No. 3.
Construction of the Northwest Court of the Jefferson Building of the L...
Bird's-eye view; U.S. Capitol in background. No known restrictions on publication.
Supreme Court Room
Interior view of Supreme Court Room in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Wittemann Collection. No. 3 Albertype photogravure by the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dome of the U.S. Capitol
Copyright by C.E. Bolles, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Old congressional library, main hall, looking south
Photographs shows crowded interior view of the old Congressional Library in the U.S. Capitol building. In the middle background is the charge desk (Librarian Ainsworth Rand Spofford's table). 32846 U.S. Copyrig... More
The Capitol from the Library steps, Washington
Copyright 1898 by Detroit Photographic Co. Title from item. Title on inventory list: The Capital from the Library steps. Caption for similar image (LC-USZ62-94485) lists title as: [View of the Capitol from Libr... More
Haverly's European Mastodon Minstrels
Caption: As they appeared participating in the inauguration of the President of the United States at Washington. Small pieces missing from top of poster. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)
The old "Americanism" good enough / Keppler.
Print shows Pope Leo XIII climbing the dome of the U.S. Capitol, carrying a cross; Uncle Sam tell him to come down from there.
The dogs and the moon / Keppler.
Print shows a pack of dogs, with their tails between their legs, howling at a full moon labeled "Prosperity" outside the U.S. Capitol building; the dogs are labeled "Tillman, [?], Vest, Jones, Bryan [his tail t... More
The pigmies attack; but the government still lives / Keppler.
Illustration shows President McKinley standing on the steps to the U.S. Capitol, holding up two flags, one labeled "Expansion" and the other labeled "Sound Money." Tiny figures at the foot of the steps show Wil... More
The Capitol at Washington view, photochrome print postcard.
Title from item. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "51224". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pgz