Capitol Collection (#11)

State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio, c1897. Creator: Unknown
State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio, c1897. Ohio Statehouse, Greek revival government building Built between 1839 and 1861. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Man standing on rock surveying the view. (MR)

Volubilis, Morocco. Basilica and capitol Roman ruins, Volubilis

The Capitol, Washington DC, USA, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
The Capitol, Washington DC, USA, 1895. The home of the two houses of the US Congress was originally built in the early 19th century but was burned down by the British in the War of 1812

Men at an Anvil, study for The Spirit of Vulcan, c. 1904-8 (oil on canvas)
3366988 Men at an Anvil, study for The Spirit of Vulcan, c.1904-8 (oil on canvas) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); 76.2x101.6 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

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Sunrise over the U.S. Capitol building

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - Former Palace, now the Capitol Building Date: 1920s

The Colonnacce, Forum of Nerva, Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1900s

The Franzoni Clock - Statuary Hill, US Capitol Washington DC
The Franzoni Clock - National Statuary Hill a chamber in the United States Capitol devoted to sculptures of prominent Americans - Washington, D.C. USA

Roman Ruins at Volubilis, Morocco - A Corinthian Column Date: 1929

State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio, USA, c1900. The Ohio Statehouse, the state capitol building for Ohio, was built in the Greek Revival style between 1839 and 1861

U. S. Capitol Building
A blue hour shot of the U.S. Congress Building

Bonus Army demonstrating outside the Capitol, Washington DC, USA, Great Depression, 1932. The Bonus Army (Bonus Expeditionary Force)

President Wilson in Congress recommending the US enter the war against Germany, 1917
President Wilson in Congress recommending the US enter the war against Germany, Washington DC, USA, 1917. Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) served as President of the United States from 1913-1921

Looking up at the rotunda in the State Capitol Building in Helena, Montana, USA

Stairway in the rotunda of the State Capitol Building in Helena, Montana, USA

USA, Washington, DC. Capitol building. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Washington, DC. Composite of flag and Capitol Building at night. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Washington, DC. Capitol Building and US flag at night. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

The Capitol, Washington, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Capitol, Thuburbo Majus, Tunisia. The Roman town of Thuburbo Majus was founded as a veterans settlement in 27 BC. The town thrived

Declaration of Independence
U.S. Capitol paintings. Declaration of Independence, painting by John Trumbull

United States Capitol. Washington D. C
United States Capitol. Washington D.C

The City of Washington
Map of Washington D.C. 1892

Pennsylvania Ave to US Capitol with Streaked lights during evening rush hour
Pennsylvania Ave to US Capitol with Streaked lights going towards US Capitol in Washington DC. during rush hour PM. (Photo by: Visions of America)

Memorial Bridge at dusk spans Potomac River and features Washington Monument
WASHINGTON D.C. Memorial Bridge at dusk spans Potomac River and features Washington Monument. (Photo by: Visions of America)

Italian Prime Minister Salandra - Quote on entry into WW1
Patriotic quotation from a speech delivered at the Italian Capitol on June 2nd, 1915 (as Italy entered WW1) by Antonio Salandra (18531931)

Music cover, Pretend, Nat King Cole
Music cover, Pretend, by Lew Douglas, Cliff Parman and Frank Lavere, recorded by Nat King Cole. 1952

Roman temple showing columns, triangular pediment and steps

A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion. American cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast
DEMOCRAT DONKEY, 1870. A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion. American cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast, featuring his first use of the donkey as the symbol of the Democratic Party

The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]. American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U. S
CARTOON: U.S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]. American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U.S. intervention in European wars

A monthly check to you. Lithograph poster issued in 1935 by the Social Security Board urging citizens to take advantage
POSTER: SOCIAL SECURITY. A monthly check to you. Lithograph poster issued in 1935 by the Social Security Board urging citizens to take advantage of the recently passed Social Security Act

Florence, Italy - Siena - Romulus and Remus
A statue of the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus at Siena. A fine example of a corinthian capitol. The towns emblem: a she-wolf suckling infants Romulus and Remus can be seen across the city

The Capitol building, San Juan, Puerto Rico, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

State capitol in Springfield, Illinois, 1850s
Illinois State House In Springfield, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washington DC in the 1840s
City of Washington from Maryland, showing the Anacostia River joining the Potomac, 1840s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

State capitol of Indiana, 1850s
Indiana state capitol, Indianapolis, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washington DC about 1830
U.S. Capitol in Washington DC from a sketch made about 1830. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Maryland state capitol, Annapolis
Maryland statehouse in Annapolis, at one time the U.S. capitol. Photograph

Beginning of the U. S. Capitol building
Original U.S. Capitol under construction in Washington DC, 1790s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Thomas Jefferson going to his inauguration in Washington DC, 1801. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Death of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives, 1848. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

US Senate in session, late 1800s
U.S. Senate debating legislation in the late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

US Congressmen fighting over an issue, early 1800s
A fight between US Congressmen who disagree, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

U. S. Senate chamber, 1890s
Senate chamber in the US Capitol, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Afternoon concert on the U. S. Capitol grounds, 1870s
Citizens enjoying music on a summer day in Washington DC, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Japanese emperor Mutsuhito, 1890s
Emperor Mutsuhito of Japan in his state carriage, Tokyo, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Japanese emperor Komei in his palace at Kyoto, 1850s
Palace of Komei, emperor of Japan, at Kyoto, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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From the grandeur of Washington, D. C. 's U. S. Capitol Building to the historic Ha Penny walking bridge in Dublin, Ireland, and the captivating view of Havana's Capitol Building from above, capitol structures hold a significant place in our world. They symbolize power, democracy, and history. The Plan of Washington DC in 1793 laid out the foundation for this iconic city with its majestic capitol at its heart. Over time, it became a beacon of American democracy and an architectural masterpiece that continues to inspire awe. Traveling southward to Cuba's vibrant capital city, we find another stunning example of a capitol building standing tall amidst Havana's picturesque landscape. Its neoclassical design is reminiscent of times gone by when Cuba was a bustling hub in the Caribbean. But capitol buildings are not limited to national capitals alone; they can also be found across states and cities within countries. From Des Moines' state capitol serving as a backdrop against Iowa's skyline to Boise's charming late 1800s state capitol showcasing Idaho's rich heritage - these structures represent local governance and regional pride. Venturing back into history brings us to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia where the colonial capitol stands as a testament to America's early days. It serves as a reminder of our nation's struggle for independence and the birthplace of democratic ideals that continue to shape our society today. Beyond their physical presence lies their symbolic significance - places where pivotal moments occur. In Montgomery, Alabama on March 25th, 1965 Martin Luther King Jr. , alongside fellow activists marched towards justice from Selma towards the state capitol building. This powerful image captures Dr. King leading his followers on their journey towards equality and civil rights reform. Whether it be through architectural marvels or historical events etched into memory forevermore –capitols stand as enduring symbols representing democracy’s strength throughout time.