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Capitol.</font></P>
<P><STRONG>Welcome to the United States Capitol Web site!</STRONG>
The Capitol is one of the most widely recognized buildings in the world.
 It is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting
place of the nation's legislature, an art and history museum, and a
tourist attraction visited by millions every year.  The information here
is presented by the Architect of the Capitol for everyone who wants to
learn more about the Capitol and what it means.</P>

<UL>
<LI>The United States Capitol--An
<a href="history/cap_hist.htm#overview">overview of the Capitol and its
function</a>, the building's
<a href="pages/histpage.htm">construction history</a>, its
<a href="pages/roompage.htm">architectural features and historic spaces</a>, its
<a href="pages/aoc_page.htm">architects</a>, and the
<a href="pages/gndspage.htm">Capitol Grounds</a>.</LI>

<LI>
<a href="pages/art_page.htm">Works of art</a> at the Capitol.</LI>

<li>Information about the <a href="pages/ofcbpage.htm">Congressional office
buildings</a>.</li>

<li>
<a href="pages/usbgpage.htm">The U.S. Botanic Garden</a>--Information
about the Garden's
<a href="usbg/overview.htm">history and functions</a> and the present
<a href="currproj/bgupdate.htm">Conservatory renovation project</a>.</li>

<li><img src="buttons/updated.gif" width=51 height=15 alt="[UPDATED]--">
<a href="pages/currpage.htm">Current and recent projects</a> at the
Capitol.</li>

<LI>
<a href="pages/infopage.htm">For Further Information</a>--A brief
<a href="info/bibliog.htm">bibliography</a>, answers to frequently asked questions
<a href="info/faqs.htm">(FAQs)</a>, information about
<a href="info/hours.htm">visiting the Capitol</a>, and links to other resources.</LI>

<LI><img src="buttons/updated.gif" width=51 height=15 alt="[UPDATED]--">
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<P><STRONG>Status:</STRONG>This information resource is being
implemented in phases, and new files will be added from time to time.  The information
presented will be updated as required by changing conditions and
new research. It is offered in good faith, and every effort has been
made to ensure its accuracy.</P>

<p><strong>We welcome your comments.</strong>  If your browser supports forms,
please take a moment to complete our
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<P><strong>Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Curator</strong></P>

<p>This site revised December 3, 1999</P>

<p>This page revised December 3, 1999</P>

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	<p><font size="-1">An information resource developed and maintained by the Architect of the
	Capitol.</font></P>
	<P><STRONG>Welcome to the United States Capitol Web site!</STRONG>
	The Capitol is one of the most widely recognized buildings in the world.
	It is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting
	place of the nation's legislature, an art and history museum, and a
	tourist attraction visited by millions every year. The information here
	is presented by the Architect of the Capitol for everyone who wants to
	learn more about the Capitol and what it means.</P>

	<UL>
	<LI>The United States Capitol--An
	<a href="history/cap_hist.htm#overview">overview of the Capitol and its
	function</a>, the building's
	<a href="pages/histpage.htm">construction history</a>, its
	<a href="pages/roompage.htm">architectural features and historic spaces</a>, its
	<a href="pages/aoc_page.htm">architects</a>, and the
	<a href="pages/gndspage.htm">Capitol Grounds</a>.</LI>

	<LI>
	<a href="pages/art_page.htm">Works of art</a> at the Capitol.</LI>

	<li>Information about the <a href="pages/ofcbpage.htm">Congressional office
	buildings</a>.</li>

	<li>
	<a href="pages/usbgpage.htm">The U.S. Botanic Garden</a>--Information
	about the Garden's
	<a href="usbg/overview.htm">history and functions</a> and the present
	<a href="currproj/bgupdate.htm">Conservatory renovation project</a>.</li>

	<li><img src="buttons/updated.gif" width=51 height=15 alt="[UPDATED]--">
	<a href="pages/currpage.htm">Current and recent projects</a> at the
	Capitol.</li>

	<LI>
	<a href="pages/infopage.htm">For Further Information</a>--A brief
	<a href="info/bibliog.htm">bibliography</a>, answers to frequently asked questions
	<a href="info/faqs.htm">(FAQs)</a>, information about
	<a href="info/hours.htm">visiting the Capitol</a>, and links to other resources.</LI>

	<LI><img src="buttons/updated.gif" width=51 height=15 alt="[UPDATED]--">
	A summary of <a href="pages/new_page.htm">what's new</a> at this site.</LI>
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	links to
	graphics; file sizes are specified in the text. <em>Please note that images from the records
	of the
	Architect of the Capitol may be used for educational or scholarly purposes only; they may not
	be
	used for advertising or promotional purposes.</em></P>

	<P><STRONG>Status:</STRONG>This information resource is being
	implemented in phases, and new files will be added from time to time. The information
	presented will be updated as required by changing conditions and
	new research. It is offered in good faith, and every effort has been
	made to ensure its accuracy.</P>

	<p><strong>We welcome your comments.</strong> If your browser supports forms,
	please take a moment to complete our
	<a href="pages/formpage.htm">visitor survey form</a>. Otherwise, send comments or
	suggestions regarding this site to
	<a href="mailto: feedback@aoc.gov"><em>feedback@aoc.gov</em></a>.</p>

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	<P><strong>Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Curator</strong></P>

	<p>This site revised December 3, 1999</P>

	<p>This page revised December 3, 1999</P>

	<P><CODE>URL: http://www.aoc.gov/homepage.htm</CODE></P>

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