The United States Capitol

<BODY><H1>The United States Capitol</H1> <img src="images/logo_wf1.jpg" width=435 height=125 alt="[AOC logo and photo of west front]" align=top> <hr> <p><font size="-1">An information resource developed and maintained by the Architect of the Capitol.</font></P> <P><STRONG>Welcome to the United States Capitol Web site!</STRONG> The Capitol is one of the most widely recognized buildings in the world. It is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting place of the nation's legislature, an art and history museum, and a tourist attraction visited by millions every year. The information here is presented by the Architect of the Capitol for everyone who wants to learn more about the Capitol and what it means.</P> <UL> <LI>The United States Capitol--An <a href="history/cap_hist.htm#overview">overview of the Capitol and its function</a>, the building's <a href="pages/histpage.htm">construction history</a>, its <a href="pages/roompage.htm">architectural features and historic spaces</a>, its <a href="pages/aoc_page.htm">architects</a>, and the <a href="pages/gndspage.htm">Capitol Grounds</a>.</LI> <LI> <a href="pages/art_page.htm">Works of art</a> at the Capitol.</LI> <li>Information about the <a href="pages/ofcbpage.htm">Congressional office buildings</a>.</li> <li> <a href="pages/usbgpage.htm">The U.S. Botanic Garden</a>--Information about the Garden's <a href="usbg/overview.htm">history and functions</a> and the present <a href="currproj/bgupdate.htm">Conservatory renovation project</a>.</li> <li><img src="buttons/updated.gif" width=51 height=15 alt="[UPDATED]--"> <a href="pages/currpage.htm">Current and recent projects</a> at the Capitol.</li> <LI> <a href="pages/infopage.htm">For Further Information</a>--A brief <a href="info/bibliog.htm">bibliography</a>, answers to frequently asked questions <a href="info/faqs.htm">(FAQs)</a>, information about <a href="info/hours.htm">visiting the Capitol</a>, and links to other resources.</LI> <LI><img src="buttons/updated.gif" width=51 height=15 alt="[UPDATED]--"> A summary of <a href="pages/new_page.htm">what's new</a> at this site.</LI> </UL> <P><STRONG>A Note about Graphics:</STRONG> Most of our documents contain links to graphics; file sizes are specified in the text. <em>Please note that images from the records of the Architect of the Capitol may be used for educational or scholarly purposes only; they may not be used for advertising or promotional purposes.</em></P> <P><STRONG>Status:</STRONG>This information resource is being implemented in phases, and new files will be added from time to time. The information presented will be updated as required by changing conditions and new research. It is offered in good faith, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.</P> <p><strong>We welcome your comments.</strong> If your browser supports forms, please take a moment to complete our <a href="pages/formpage.htm">visitor survey form</a>. Otherwise, send comments or suggestions regarding this site to <a href="mailto: feedback@aoc.gov"><em>feedback@aoc.gov</em></a>.</p> <HR> <P><strong>Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Curator</strong></P> <p>This site revised December 3, 1999</P> <p>This page revised December 3, 1999</P> <P><CODE>URL: http://www.aoc.gov/homepage.htm</CODE></P>