Capitol Dome Restoration

The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of America's great symbols of freedom, needed additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project was a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the Dome's cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project included removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting. UPDATE: This once-in-a-generation project was completed in 2016. Full Dome Restoration details are at https://www.aoc.gov/dome. Watch the celebration video at    • In Celebration of the U.S. Capitol Dome  . ----- ABOUT US The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the #USCapitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually. Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock in diverse roles to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Iconic landmarks under our care include the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Grounds, Capitol Visitor Center (‪@visitthecapitol‬), House office buildings, Library of Congress, Senate office buildings, Supreme Court buildings and ‪@UnitedStatesBotanicGarden‬. ----- JOIN OUR TEAM Architect of the Capitol job opportunities are listed at https://www.aoc.gov/jobs. FOLLOW US Facebook:   / architectofthecapitol   Instagram:   / uscapitol   LinkedIn:   / architect-of-the-capitol   𝕏: https://x.com/uscapitol