U.S. Senate: Visiting the Capitol
Through films, exhibits, and tours, you will learn about how Congress works, how this magnificent building was built, and how citizens can participate in this extraordinary experiment called representative democracy.
Historic Buildings and Spaces - U.S. Senate
Beginning in the 1880s, senators sought more office space as their workloads and staff began to grow. In 1891 the Senate acquired an apartment building on Constitution Ave., the Maltby Building, and converted it into offices, which senators occupied until 1905.
U.S. Capitol Building - U.S. Senate
The first House and Senate office buildings were finished in 1908 and 1909, respectively. Tunnels and electric subway cars connected these buildings with the Capitol. By the mid-20th century, severe deterioration of the original sandstone walls prompted major renovations of …
United States Capitol - Wikipedia
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the Capitol
At the U.S. Capitol Building the Senate and the House of Representatives come together to discuss, debate and deliberate national policy; develop consensus; and craft the country's laws.
United States Capitol Complex - Wikipedia
Known simply as the "House Office Building" and "Senate Office Building" when they opened in 1908 and 1909, the Cannon House Office Building and Russell Senate Office Building became the first buildings solely for use as offices by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Senate Office Buildings - Architect of the Capitol
The Dirksen Senate Office Building was the second of three office buildings constructed for the United States Senate. Serve. Preserve. Inspire. Explore the U.S. Senate office buildings cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.
Hart Senate Office Building - Architect of the Capitol
The Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is the third and newest office structure designed and built to serve the United States Senate.
Visiting the U.S. Capitol - United States Senator Lindsey Graham
Through films, exhibits, and tours, you will learn about how Congress works, how the Capitol was built. Guided tours of the Capitol begin at the Orientation Theaters on the lower level of the Capitol Visitor Center.