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Architect of the Capitol:history of the u.s. Capitol Building
Resource provides information on the U.S. Capitol Complex. Find information on the buildings themselves, the upkeep, history, and conservation efforts.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The United States Capitol Building
A comprehensive site that provides three lesson plans which explain what takes place in the U.S. Capitol Building. This thorough site describes the function of the Capitol Building and includes many photos of both the building itself and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Georgia State Capitol Virtual Tour
Explore Georgia's State Capitol building located in Atlanta, Georgia. Tour the grounds outside, explore the inside of the Capitol, and learn about its rich history and the important work that takes place inside this state government...
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The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
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The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
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Architect of the Capitol: Architect's Virtual Capitol
Multimedia-rich tour of the U.S. Capitol.
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Texas Bob: Texas State Capitol Building
Read about the construction of the Texas Capitol that began in 1882. Included are excerpts from Sam Houston's speech on accepting the new Capitol building, and photographs.
US Senate
U.s. Capitol Virtual Tour : A "Capitol" Experience
Panoramic views and historical information about the U.S. Capitol building. It's like you're really there! Requires frames-enabled browser, 16" monitor at 800 x 600 resolution.
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The United States Capitol: Architect
The U.S. Capitol homepage offers information on: construction, architecture, works of art, the grounds, current projects, and other gov't buildings.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The u.s. Capitol (3 5)
Provides brief historical facts on the U.S. Capitol, home of Congress in Washington, DC.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Capitols of Texas
Information about the eight different capitol buildings used by Texas from the start of the Republic of Texas up to the present. Includes drawings and later photos.
Curated OER
National Park Service: North Carolina State Capitol
A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...
US House of Representatives
Office of the Clerk: Around the Capitol: A Tour of the Capitol
A brief "tour" of the U.S. Capitol building. Identify the special architectural features of the home to Congress.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Picturing America: State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio [Pdf]
Information about the design and construction of Ohio's capitol building.
Texas State Preservation Board
Texas State Preservation Board: Texas State Capitol
The State Capitol Building of Texas is profiled and important trivia is supplied on its size and architecture.
US House of Representatives
Office of the Clerk: Kids in the House: Art History: Apotheosis of Washington
A review of the artwork of Constantino Brumidi which is found in the U.S. Capitol building. Identify the meanings of each image present in the rotunda.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Domes
A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Slaves Built the White House and u.s. Capitol
Video shows author Jesse Holland as he discusses the involvement of slaves in the building of the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
Library of Congress
Loc: Temple of Liberty
The Library of Congress presents research materials about the building of the United States Capitol. Conceiving of themselves as inheritors, guardians, and conveyors of Western civilization, our founding fathers slowly built a Capitol...
The Texas Senate
The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
The Texas Senate
The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
US House of Representatives
Office of the Clerk: Apotheosis of Washington
On the ceiling of the Rotunda in the Capitol building are scenes from American history. Constantino Brumidi painted the ceiling to highlight our achievements in innovation and industry. View examples from the ceiling and read a short bio...
Curated OER
The u.s. Capitol's Dome
Provides brief historical facts on the U.S. Capitol, home of Congress in Washington, DC.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Featured Image: Montana State Capitol
Print showing 1896 artist's conception of the state capitol building in Helena, Montana with busy street scene of carriages and coaches, and large groups of people standing on steps and at entrances to the building.