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Virginia State Capitol, Bank and 10th Streets, Capitol Square, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

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Virginia State Capitol, Bank and 10th Streets, Capitol Square, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

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Summary

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the House and Senate office buildings. It was established in 1855 and is one of the oldest federal agencies in the United States. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds of the Capitol Complex, as well as the preservation of the historic and artistic elements of the buildings.

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Date

1855
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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Jefferson, Thomas
Noland & Baskervill
Frey & Chesterman
Peebles
Schwan, Lynda, transmitter
Price, Virginia B, transmitter
Price, Virginia B, transmitter
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Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States37.43157, -78.65689
Google Map of 37.4315734, -78.6568942
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Library of Congress
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No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html

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