Capitol Hill Collection (#4)

SENATE CHAMBER IN CAPITOL. The Senate Chamber in the Capitol of the United States at Washington, D.C.: lithograph, French, 1848 after August Kollner

U. S. CAPITOL in Washington, D. C. East view of the Capitol: lithograph, 1848, after
U.S. CAPITOL in Washington, D.C. East view of the Capitol: lithograph, 1848, after August Kollner

WASHINGTON, D. C. : CAPITOL. The U. S. Capitol and the unfinished dome, c1863
WASHINGTON, D.C.: CAPITOL. The U.S. Capitol and the unfinished dome, c1863

U. S. CAPITOL, c1865. The Capitol in Washington, D. C
U.S. CAPITOL, c1865. The Capitol in Washington, D.C

U. S. CAPITOL, 1876. A view of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Lithograph by Currier & Ives
U.S. CAPITOL, 1876. A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, c1876

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1863. A view of Old Trinity Church, at Third Street and Indiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1863. A view of Old Trinity Church, at Third Street and Indiana Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C. with the unfinished U.S. Capitol in the background. Photographed c1863

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1843. A view of Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1843. A view of Washington, D.C. looking west from the Capitol along Pennsylvania Avenue toward the White House. Photograph, 1843

Inauguration Crowd
4th March 1925: A crowd watch the inauguration of President Calvin Coolidge at the Capitol in Washington DC, USA. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

LINCOLN INAUGURATION, 1865. The second inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C. 4 March 1865. Contemporary American wood engraving

LINCOLN INAUGURATION, 1861. The inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as 16th President of the United States at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. 4 March 1861

LINCOLNs INAUGURATION, 1865. The Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, at Washington, D.C. on 4 March 1865. Photographed by Alexander Gardner

DEPEW AND LODGE, 1902. Senators Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928) and Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924) on their way to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Drawing, 1902, by Thomas Fleming

FIREHOUSE: WASHINGTON, D. C. Fire Engine Company No. 3 on Capitol Hill, Washington, D
FIREHOUSE: WASHINGTON, D.C. Fire Engine Company No. 3 on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1890

COXEYs ARMY CARTOON, 1894. The Original Coxey Army. American cartoon by W. A
COXEYs ARMY CARTOON, 1894. The Original Coxey Army. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1894, showing Andrew Carnegie and other wealthy industrialists marching on the U.S

INSURANCE ADVERTISEMENT. The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. From an American magazine of 1905

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. A suffrage parade in Washington, D. C. Photograph, March 1913
SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. A suffrage parade in Washington, D.C. Photograph, March 1913

U. S. CAPITOL, 1872. The United States Capitol, dominating Washington D
U.S.CAPITOL, 1872. The United States Capitol, dominating Washington D.C. seen from Arlington Heights, Virginia, across the Potomac River. Steel engraving, American, 1872

43rd CONGRESS, 1874. Senators of the 43rd United States Congress photographed in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. 1874

U. S. CAPITOL, 1825. East view, 1825, after the original design of the architect
U.S. CAPITOL, 1825. East view, 1825, after the original design of the architect, Benjamin Labtrobe (1764-1820)

U. S. CAPITOL: CONSTRUCTION. Construction of the Senate wing (west, front) of the
U.S. CAPITOL: CONSTRUCTION. Construction of the Senate wing (west, front) of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C. Photographed c1862

UNIFINISHED CAPITOL, c1858. The unfinished Capitol from the rear (west), Washington, D.C. c1858

THE U. S. CAPITOL, c1860. The unfinished dome of the Capitol, Washington, D. C. c1860
THE U.S. CAPITOL, c1860. The unfinished dome of the Capitol, Washington, D.C. c1860

SUPREME COURT, c1894. The interior of the U. S. Supreme Court Room in the Capitol, Washington, D
SUPREME COURT, c1894. The interior of the U.S. Supreme Court Room in the Capitol, Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1894

U. S. CAPITOL, c1811. Cross-section of the House of Representatives, U. S. Capitol
U.S. CAPITOL, c1811. Cross-section of the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol: architectural drawing by Benjamin H. Latrobe

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women holding banners with the names of foreign countries where women have the right to vote, at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. American suffragettes at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington D.C. 3 March 1913. The women are identified as Mrs. Russell McLennan, Althea Taft, Mrs. Lew Bridges, Mrs

U. S. CAPITOL, 1866. East view. Lithograph, American, 1866
U.S. CAPITOL, 1866. East view. Lithograph, American, 1866

Capitol Prank
Two men ride unusually-designed penny farthings down the steps of the Capitol, circa 1895. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Capitol Crowds
4th March 1913: Crowds gathered outside The Capitol building in Washington D.C for the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States of America

Capitol By Night
circa 1928: A night view of the Capitol of the United States of America in Washington, DC. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

View over the Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, North America

Sketches of Thomas Jeffersons proposed plan for the new Capitol building in Washington, D. C
JEFFERSON: CAPITOL, 1792. Sketches of Thomas Jeffersons proposed plan for the new Capitol building in Washington, D.C. inspired by the Pantheon in Paris. Drawing, 1792

Birds eye view of Washington, D. C. The Capitols new dome is depicted as being finished
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1862. Birds eye view of Washington, D.C. The Capitols new dome is depicted as being finished. Steel engraving, American, 1862

Benjamin H. Latrobes sketch, 1810, of the south wing of the Capitol building
U.S. CAPITOL: SKETCH, 1810. Benjamin H. Latrobes sketch, 1810, of the south wing of the Capitol building, to be used by the House of Representatives

Sketch of the west approach of the U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C. (Plan and elevation): architectural drawing, 1811
U.S. CAPITOL, 1811. Sketch of the west approach of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. (Plan and elevation): architectural drawing, 1811, by Benjamin H. Latrobe

Ground floor plan for the south wing of U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Architectural drawing by Benjamin H
CAPITOL: PLAN, 1804. Ground floor plan for the south wing of U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Architectural drawing by Benjamin H. Latrobe, 1804

View from the US Capitol looking down Pennsylvania Avenue

View of the tree-lined, commuter traffic-filled Pensylvania Avenue seen at night with the US Capitol building lit-up in the distance

Close up of the Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington, D. C. United States of America, North America
Close up of the Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. United States of America, North America

Senate page boys in a snowball fight in front of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Photograph, early 20th century
WASHINGTON: SNOW FIGHT. Senate page boys in a snowball fight in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photograph, early 20th century

WA, Seattle, Capitol Hill, St. Marks Church

Brick row houses on Capitol Hill in Washington, D. C
Brick row houses on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C

USA, Washington, D. C. View of the Capitol Building at night
USA, Washington, D.C. View of the Capitol Building at night

USA, Washington, D. C. Reflection of the Capitol Building in water at night
USA, Washington, D.C. Reflection of the Capitol Building in water at night

USA, Washington, D. C. Close-up of the Capitol Building dome at night
USA, Washington, D.C. Close-up of the Capitol Building dome at night

The statue of Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial being admired by a young girl, Washington D. C
The statue of Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial being admired by a young girl, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

The Capitol building in Washington, D. C. Photograph, c1970s
U.S. CAPITOL AT NIGHT. The Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1970s

7th President of the United States. The attempted assassination of President Andrew Jackson by Richard Lawrence
ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845). 7th President of the United States. The attempted assassination of President Andrew Jackson by Richard Lawrence on the steps of the Capitol, January 30

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"Exploring the Historic Charm of Capitol Hill: From Ancient Rome to Modern America" Step into the Council Chamber on Capitol Hill and be greeted by a majestic statue of Julius Caesar, reminding us of the enduring influence of ancient Rome. This iconic symbol stands tall amidst the bustling political hub that is Washington D. C. In 1942, Dr. Seuss captured the essence with his cartoon titled "The Knotty Problem, " highlighting the challenge faced by politicians in raising taxes without losing a single vote. It serves as a timeless reminder of the intricate nature of governance. Taking a step back in time to 1880, we are treated to a bird's-eye view from the Potomac River, showcasing Washington D. C. 's grandeur. The magnificent Capitol Building proudly dominates this landscape, standing as an emblematic representation of American democracy. Fast forward to today, and you'll find yourself immersed in history once again as you stand before the same Capitol Building on Capitol Hill. Its neoclassical architecture evokes awe-inspiring patriotism and represents centuries' worth of legislative decisions shaping our nation's destiny. Traveling further back through time, witness James Buchanan's inauguration as he assumes office at this very spot in 1857. The echoes of past presidential ceremonies reverberate through these hallowed halls. A wood engraving from 1876 provides another glimpse into history—a captivating view capturing not only architectural beauty but also reflecting upon significant moments that unfolded within these walls throughout generations. Capitol Hill remains an enduring symbol representing both power and progress—the heart where crucial decisions shape our nation's future. Its significance extends beyond borders; it embodies values cherished across North America and resonates worldwide. Venturing beyond U. S borders yet staying true to its name lies Italy's own version—Rome's famed Capitoline Hill adorned with an equestrian statue honoring Emperor Marcus Aurelius—an embodiment of leadership spanning continents and centuries. Finally, Capitol Hill's influence extends beyond politics.