United States Capitol 
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SOURCE: New York Times
1/12/2021
By the People, for the People, but Not Necessarily Open to the People
“'It breaks my heart that I can no longer access a building that has meant so much to me during my lifetime,' said Kenneth Bowling, a historian at George Washington University." Emily Badger writes that increased security will also impact the public spaces and parks accessible to the residents of the District.
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SOURCE: The Atlantic
11-15-16
The Restoration of the United States Capitol Dome
Here are some images from the 1860s when the current dome was originally built, some images of the recent restoration process, and a few shots of the newly-restored structure.
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