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East front of the Capitol from the Senate wing. Phil Roeder all photos →

The meeting place of the United States Congress (House and Senate), the Capitol Building was begun under President George Washington in 1793. It is probably the most famous building in the United States.

Location map of capitol, Washington. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of capitol, Washington. Click to enlarge.

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Washington, USA
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capitol
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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