Capitol Collection

Plan of Washington DC, 1793
Washington DC as originally laid out, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 1793 engraving

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British army burning the White House in 1814 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

CLINTON INAUGURATION, 1993. Chief Justice William Rehnquist administering the oath of office to President Bill Clinton on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Photograph, 20 January 1993

Aerial view of Havana, Cuba showing the Capitol Building Date: 1952

Des Moines, Iowa. State capitol in background. Date 1940 May

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1880. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D. C. from the Potomac looking north
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1880. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D.C. from the Potomac looking north, with the partially constructed Washington Monument in the left foreground

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Dr. King (fourth from right) leading the march from Selma on the state capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, 25 March 1965

State capitol in Boise, Idaho, late 1800s
Carriage traffic around Capitol Square in Boise, Idaho, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia
The old colonial capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Capitol Building, Havana, Cuba
The Capitol Building seen from the India Fountain, Havana, Cuba Date: circa 1940s

Historic Ha Penny walking bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland

Caribbean, Cuba
Interior of the historical home of writer Ernest Hemingway in Havana Cuba where he wrote many oif his writings and is now a museum showing how he lived in San Francisco de Paula

The Capitol building in Washington DC, United States of America, North America

U. S. Capitol Building, Washington D
U.S. Capitol Building, Washington D.C. (District of Columbia), United States of America, North America

Music cover, When I Fall in Love, Nat King Cole
Music cover, When I Fall in Love, music by Victor Young, words by Edward Heyman, recorded by Nat King Cole on Capitol Records. 1952

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left), American cleric and civil rights leader
KING AND MALCOLM X, 1964. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left), American cleric and civil rights leader, photographed with American religious and political leader Malcolm X at the Capitol in Washington

Texas, Austin, Texas State Capitol Building, Congress Avenue, National Register Of Historic Places, National Historic Landmark

Queen Elizabeth II North America visit - with Nixon, 1957
The royal visit to North America, 1957. Vice president Nixon points out the surrounding landmarks on the steps of the Capitol to Queen Elizabeth II, who looks in the opposite direction. Mrs

GRANT CARTOON, 1880. The Modern Wandering Jew : American lithograph cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1880, depicting the well-traveled former president Ulysses S

Washington DC and the original Capitol building, 1810
Washington DC from Capitol Hill in 1810, and an inset view (upper right) of the original Capitol (which burned in 1814). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washington Dc / Penn. Ave
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC

As American Goes, So Goes the World. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1953
CIVIL RIGHTS CARTOON, 1953. As American Goes, So Goes the World. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1953, on the emphasis in President Eisenhowers inauguration speech on the importance of

House of Representatives, Capitol Hill, Washington
Interior of the House of Representatives, Capitol Hill, Washington DC USA

Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington D. C. USA
Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington D.C. USA Date: circa 1930s

Havana, Cuba - Capitol / Government Building. Date: 1947

Seoul, Korea - Panoramic view over the city, looking toward the Japanese General Government Building, Seoul (back centre). Date: 1930s

BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U. S
BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the burning of Washington D.C

U. S. CAPITOL. View of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Wood engraving, c1876
U.S. CAPITOL. View of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Wood engraving, c1876

Texas state capitol before 1881, Austin
Old state capitol prior to 1881, when it burned, Austin, Texas. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D. C. United States of America, North America
Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

The Governors Palace, Williamsburg, Va. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
The Governors Palace, Williamsburg, Va. The capitol of the Virginia colony during the 18th century which was reconstructed and restored to its original state by John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Columbia from the Capitol, 1866. Creator: George N. Barnard
Columbia from the Capitol, 1866. Albumen print, plate 53 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)

View from the Capitol Entrance - Madison, Wisconsin showing the Hotel Loraine and West Washington Avenue. Date: circa 1930s

Silver teapot in metalworking shop, Fes, Morocco

BUCHANAN INAUGURATION. The inauguration of James Buchanan as the 15th President of the United States at the Capitol, Washington, D.C. on 4 March 1857

Cuba, Havana. Twilight over the city with the capitol and other historical buildings

West front of the United States Capitol with cows in the foreground. Drawing shows the Tripoli Monument honoring American valor during the Barbary Wars of 1804

Statue in front of the dome of the U. S. Capitol Building, evening light, Washington D
Statue in front of the dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, evening light, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Lincoln Inauguration
Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States at Washington, in front of the partly completed Capitol building

El Capitolio at sunset, elevated view, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

El Capitolio in Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

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From the grandeur of Washington, D. C. 's U. S. Capitol Building to the historic Ha Penny walking bridge in Dublin, Ireland, and the captivating view of Havana's Capitol Building from above, capitol structures hold a significant place in our world. They symbolize power, democracy, and history. The Plan of Washington DC in 1793 laid out the foundation for this iconic city with its majestic capitol at its heart. Over time, it became a beacon of American democracy and an architectural masterpiece that continues to inspire awe. Traveling southward to Cuba's vibrant capital city, we find another stunning example of a capitol building standing tall amidst Havana's picturesque landscape. Its neoclassical design is reminiscent of times gone by when Cuba was a bustling hub in the Caribbean. But capitol buildings are not limited to national capitals alone; they can also be found across states and cities within countries. From Des Moines' state capitol serving as a backdrop against Iowa's skyline to Boise's charming late 1800s state capitol showcasing Idaho's rich heritage - these structures represent local governance and regional pride. Venturing back into history brings us to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia where the colonial capitol stands as a testament to America's early days. It serves as a reminder of our nation's struggle for independence and the birthplace of democratic ideals that continue to shape our society today. Beyond their physical presence lies their symbolic significance - places where pivotal moments occur. In Montgomery, Alabama on March 25th, 1965 Martin Luther King Jr. , alongside fellow activists marched towards justice from Selma towards the state capitol building. This powerful image captures Dr. King leading his followers on their journey towards equality and civil rights reform. Whether it be through architectural marvels or historical events etched into memory forevermore –capitols stand as enduring symbols representing democracy’s strength throughout time.