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~ Dome Senate Chamber Brumidi Corridors
This has been the home of the US These are lined with THE CRYPT
Senate since 1859 frescoes, bronzework, and The 40 Doric columns of the circular crypt
paintings by the Italian-
Rotunda support the Rotunda and the enormous 9-ton
American artist Constantino
Brumidi (1805-80) iron dome. Completed in 1827 under architect
Charles Bulfinch (1763- 1844), the central rose
denotes the city's division into quadrants.

Y View of the US Capitol
The US Capitol marks the precise
center of Washington and the city's
four quadrants radiate out from the
middle of the building.

~ Old Senate Chamber

~------ Columbus Doors Old Senate Chamber >
Created by Randolph Rogers Occupied by the Senate
(1825-92), these doors are until1859, this chamber
made of solid bronze and depict was then home to the
Christopher Columbus's life and Supreme Court for 75
his discovery of America-a years. It is used mainly
theme echoed throughout the as a museum space today.
works of art in the Capitol.

YEast Entrance
Carved on the pediment are striking
Classical female representations of
America. These are flanked by figures Y National Statuary Hall
This 95-ft (29-m) long and 60-ft (18-m)
of Justice and Hope.
high hall was designed to resemble an
ancient Greek theater. It is topped by
a magnificently painted dome. Y Rotunda