U.S. Capitol Building | United States of America, 1793-1830
Not long after the French colonies fell to the British in the late 18th century, the American Revolutionary War would break out leading to the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the founding of the United States of America. Shortly after the constitution was signed, the United States Congress was established and Thomas Jefferson launched a competition to design the new U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.
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The United States Capitol Building would open in 1800 and was further expanded in the 1850s to include several additional wings and its iconic dome, built with 4500 tonnes of cast iron. The massive building we see today is made up of five levels containing almost 600 rooms including the House Chamber and the Senate Chamber both housed in their own wings. The Capitol Building is one of the best examples of neoclassical architecture and stands as an important symbolic monument for the American people.
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