U.S. Capitol, Statue of Freedom – Antique Wall Art
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This historic image of U.S. Capitol, Statue of Freedom brings a moment of history to your wall. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
U.S. Capitol, Statue of Freedom
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The Statue of Freedom, the bronze figure crowning the dome of the U.S. Capitol, came down in a single day in 1993, when on May 9 a helicopter lifted it from its pedestal so it could be restored. The statue was designed by Thomas Crawford and placed atop the dome in 1863, and it had weathered more than a century of Washington summers and winters before this work began. This picture records that moment, a rare chance to see the figure suspended in the air rather than high above the city. It was documented as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey, the federal program that has recorded important American structures since the 1930s.
| Created / published | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Notes | On May 9, 1993, the statue was removed from its pedestal by helicopter for restoration. Historic American Buildings Survey |
| Original scan | 2,322 × 3,300 px · prints to 8 × 11 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 1993 361166pu HABS |
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