Snapshots of the Past

U.S. Capitol – Antique Wall Art

U.S. Capitol — historic image
U.S. Capitol. Historic image from the U.S. Capitol collection.

(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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Step back in time with U.S. Capitol, a historic image rich in period detail. 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. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.

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The U.S. Capitol sits on Capitol Hill at the east end of the National Mall, and its dome and wings have served as the meeting place of Congress since 1800, when the government moved to Washington from Philadelphia. The building was begun in 1793 under the design of William Thornton and was expanded over the following decades, with the iron dome added in the 1850s during the Civil War era. Many views of the building show its west front, the side that faces the Mall, which has long been the setting for presidential inaugurations and public gatherings.

Original scan8,184 × 5,862 px · prints to 27 × 20 in at 300 dpi
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