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William G. Godden Collection: GoddenE21

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  • Title: Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
  • Creator(s): Godden, William G.
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  • Location: NORTH AMERICA/United States/Washington D.C.

Description: U.S. Capitol Building. Completed in 1863, the 287 ft. high cast iron dome on top of the building was based on Michelangelo's design for the dome in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome.

See also:
Historic domes

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