Washington Capitol photos copyrighted by: Brian McMorrow
The first major expansion of the capitol was planned
in 1850 because the addition of new states meant new
senators, representatives, and their staffs. Thomas U.
Walter was charged with the project, and he undertook
the task of expanding the north and south wings and
replacing the original 1824 wood and copper dome with
one made of cast iron.
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