Preserving Historic Windows and Doors

The preservation of the Cannon House Office Building's historic windows and doors allows the building to retain much of its original character and charm, while increasing the building's functionality for those who work and visit within its walls. The Cannon Building, the oldest Congressional office building outside of the U.S. Capitol Building, is in the process of a receiving a complete renewal. The century-old building is plagued with serious safety, health, environmental and operational issues that are rapidly worsening. Without action, the essential systems housed behind the walls and in mechanical rooms would continue to crumble and fail, impacting members, staff and constituents. The Cannon Renewal project provides an effective workplace for the next century to serve the needs of the U.S. House of Representatives and support Congressional operations. Learn more about the #CannonRenewal and get project updates at www.aoc.gov/cannon. ----- 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 Capitol 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, House office buildings, Library of Congress, Senate office buildings, Supreme Court buildings and U.S. Botanic Garden. ----- JOIN OUR TEAM Architect of the Capitol job opportunities are listed at https://www.aoc.gov/jobs. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://fb.com/architectofthecapitol Instagram:   / uscapitol   LinkedIn:   / architect-of-the-capitol   𝕏: https://x.com/uscapitol