Capitol Columns

© Paul Coco

Capitol Columns

Uploaded: June 03, 2013

Description

The U.S. National Arboretum, Washington DC.

The columns began their life on the East Portico of the Capitol in 1828. They were quarried from sandstone near Aquia Creek in Virginia and were barged to Washington in the early days of the USA, before the familiar Capitol dome was completed. Their stay at the Capitol was to be limited by an oversight.

The dome of the Capitol, completed in 1864, appeared as if it was not adequately supported by the columns because the iron dome that was ultimately built was significantly larger than the dome that the designer envisioned. An addition to the east side of the Capitol was proposed to eliminate this unsettling illusion, but it was not constructed until 1958.

More time would pass before the columns would come to their final resting place. It was not until the 1980s that Arboretum benefactor Ethel Garrett took up the cause of establishing a permanent home for them.

Russell Page, a close friend o

Exif: F Number: 9, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Jill Odice level-classic July 30, 2013

Congrats on your finalist Paul! Love this! #1538289

Paul Coco July 30, 2013

Thanks so much, Jill. Surely, like many others, I felt I had better photos passed over but you take what is given to you. Thanks again. #10786158

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 30, 2013

One of my favorite "surprise" places to take folks in DC; nicely done! Congratulations. #10788389

Paul Coco July 30, 2013

Thanks, Christopher. I surprise for me too! #10788547

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