Capitol Collection (#37)

CIVIL WAR: NASHVILLE, 1864. Confederate artillery on the steps of the Capitol at Nashville, Tennessee, before battle. Photograph by George Barnard, December 1864

MAP: CONFEDERATE STATES. The Days of Long Ago: Half Century Confederate Memorial. Collage by Fitzhugh Lee, c1910

ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). The first inauguration of Ulysses S. Grant as 18th President of the United States at the Capitol in Washington D.C

WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). 28th President of the United States. Wilson riding with President-elect Warren G. Harding to the latters inauguration at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. 4 March 1921

LINCOLNs INAUGURATION. The Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, at Washington, D.C. on 4 March 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

JAMES K. POLK: INAUGURATION. The inauguration of James K. Polk as the 11th President of the United States on 4 March 1845: contemporary English colored engraving

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

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1848. Martin Van Burren and Charles Francis Adams as Free Soil Party candidates for President and Vice President on an 1848 campaign poster. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier

JAMES BUCHANAN, 1857. The Inauguration of James Buchanan as 15th President of the United States on 4 March 1857 at Washington, D.C. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

HAYES INAUGURATION, 1877. Crowds attending the inauguration of Rutherford B. Hayes as 19th President of the United States, 4 March 1877, on the east front grounds of the Capitol in Washington, D.C

LINCOLNs INAUGURATION. Abraham Lincoln arriving at the Capitol, in an open carriage with outgoing President James Buchanan

McKINLEY INAUGURATION, 1901. The Second Inauguration of William McKinley, 4 March 1901. Partially hidden by McKinley is Vice President-elect Theodore Roosevelt

J. A. GARFIELD: INAUGURATION. The inauguration of James A. Garfield as the 20th President of the United States at Washingotn, D.C. on 4 March 1881: contemporary colored engraving

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION. President Lyndon Johnson, President-Elect Richard Nixon, Senate Majority Leader Everett Dirksen, Spiro Agnew being sworn in as Vice President

DAVID BRINKLEY (1920-2003). American news commentator. Photographed, right, in 1958 with Robert Chester Chet Huntley (1911-1975)

SAUL BELLOW (1915-2005). American (Canadian-born) writer

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 1856. Above the James River and the Kanawha Canal is the city of Richmond, dominated by the Capitol, City Hall, and the Governors House. On the left is the State Penitentiary

WILLIAMSBURG: CAPITOL. The first Capitol building in Williamsburg, Virginia, completed in 1705. Wood engraving, American, 1856

RICHMOND: FIRST CAPITOL. The Old Capitol, which from 1780 to 1785 served as the temporary Capitol of Virginia. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1861. Birds eye view of Washington, D. C. and the Capitol building with the unfinished new dome
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1861. Birds eye view of Washington, D.C. and the Capitol building with the unfinished new dome. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

UNFINISHED CAPITOL, 1850s. Birds eye view of the unfinished Capitol building in Washington, D. C
UNFINISHED CAPITOL, 1850s. Birds eye view of the unfinished Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Line engraving, American, mid-1850s

FEMALE LOBBYISTS, 1884. Female lobbyists at Washington, D. C. Female lobbyists in the Marble Room of the Senate
FEMALE LOBBYISTS, 1884. Female lobbyists at Washington, D.C. Female lobbyists in the Marble Room of the Senate. Wood engraving, American, 1884

FEMALE LOBBYISTS, 1888. Female lobbyists at Washington, D. C. - A scene in the Marble Room of the Capitol - Senators in
FEMALE LOBBYISTS, 1888. Female lobbyists at Washington, D.C. - A scene in the Marble Room of the Capitol - Senators in the toils. Wood engraving, American, 1888

OMAHA, NEBRASKA, 1869. The Nebraska State Capitol overlooking the city of Omaha and the Missouri River. Wood engraving, English, 1869

VIRGINIA: WILLIAMSBURG. Various buildings in Williamsburg, Virginia, including the College of William and Mary (top middle), the Capitol building (mid left), the Governors palace (mid right)

U. S. CAPITOL, 1870s. The United States Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D. C
U.S. CAPITOL, 1870s. The United States Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, English, 1870s

CANADA: TORONTO, 1847. Wood engraving, English, 1847

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1848. The Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. The Navy Yard is on the right and, in the distance
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1848. The Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. The Navy Yard is on the right and, in the distance, Washington, D.C. with the Capitol. Wood engraving, American, 1848

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, c1890. View, from the White House to the Capitol, of Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, c1890. View, from the White House to the Capitol, of Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1862. View from Virginia of Washington, D. C. The Navy Yard on the Anacostia River
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1862. View from Virginia of Washington, D.C. The Navy Yard on the Anacostia River, is to the right of the Capitol. Line engraving, American, 1862

NEW U. S. CAPITOL DOME, 1859. Cross section of the dome under construction on the United States Capitol in Washington
NEW U.S.CAPITOL DOME, 1859. Cross section of the dome under construction on the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Line engraving, American, 1859

U. S. CAPITOL, 1808. The Capitol at Washington D. C. under construction. Aquatint and line engraving, 1808
U.S. CAPITOL, 1808. The Capitol at Washington D.C. under construction. Aquatint and line engraving, 1808, by William Birch

U. S. CAPITOL, c1852. View of the new Capitol building in Washington, D. C. construction on which begun in 1851
U.S. CAPITOL, c1852. View of the new Capitol building in Washington, D.C. construction on which begun in 1851. The old dome was removed in 1856. Steel engraving, American, early 1850s

U. S. CAPITOL, 1848. View of the U. S. Capitol building, Washington, D. C. Engraving, 1848
U.S. CAPITOL, 1848. View of the U.S. Capitol building, Washington, D.C. Engraving, 1848

U. S. CAPITOL, c1830. East view of the U. S. Capitol at Washington D. C. Line engraving, American, c1830
U.S. CAPITOL, c1830. East view of the U.S. Capitol at Washington D.C. Line engraving, American, c1830

U. S. CAPITOL, 1840s. East view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D. C. Wood engraving, American, 1840s
U.S. CAPITOL, 1840s. East view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, American, 1840s

U. S. CAPITOL, 1839. East view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D. C. Steel engraving, American, 1839
U.S.CAPITOL, 1839. East view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C. Steel engraving, American, 1839

U. S. CAPITOL, 1845. View of the U. S. Capitol building and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washinton D. C. Engraving, 1845
U.S. CAPITOL, 1845. View of the U.S. Capitol building and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washinton D.C. Engraving, 1845

U. S. CAPTIOL, 1830s. West view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D. C
U.S. CAPTIOL, 1830s. West view of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, English, 1839, after by William Henry Barlett

GEORGIA: ATLANTA. The state capitol building at Atlanta. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ANCIENT ROME: CAPITOL. / nSeen from Mt. Palatine. Wood engraving, late 19th century
ANCIENT ROME: CAPITOL. /nSeen from Mt. Palatine. Wood engraving, late 19th century

U. S. CAPITOL DESIGN, c1793. The east front of the United States Capitol as envisioned in Dr
U.S. CAPITOL DESIGN, c1793. The east front of the United States Capitol as envisioned in Dr. William Thorntons prizewinning design, c1793

U. S. CAPITOL, 1884. East view. Wood engraving, 1884
U.S. CAPITOL, 1884. East view. Wood engraving, 1884

U. S. CAPITOL, 1839. A view of the United States Capitol from the White House
U.S. CAPITOL, 1839. A view of the United States Capitol from the White House. Steel engraving, 1839, after William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854)

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE, 1856. The State House at Springfield, Illinois: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1856

QUEBEC, NEW FRANCE. The earliest American engraved view of Quebec, 1758

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1844. A view of Washington, D. C. with the Capitol in the background. Wood engraving, 1844
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1844. A view of Washington, D.C. with the Capitol in the background. Wood engraving, 1844

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D. C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D.C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814. Wood engraving, English, 1814

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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.