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Sep 15, 2016

The U.S. Capitol Dome Is Finally Free Of Scaffolding

The rest of the work is expected to be done by the inauguration in January.

Mar 23, 2016

The Scaffolding On The Capitol Dome Is Finally Coming Down

The rest of the project will be finished before the next year’s presidential inauguration.

Oct 01, 2014

Photos: The View From The Capitol Scaffolding

A two-year project to restore the dome is underway.

Apr 07, 2014

Photos: Scaffolding Comes Off Washington Monument, Starts To Creep Up The Capitol

The Washington Monument prepares to reopen, as the Capitol Rotunda schedules a closure.

Dec 19, 2013

Video: What The Capitol Dome Will Look Like Under Scaffolding

Two years of this!

Oct 22, 2013

Photos: Capitol Dome Will Soon Be Covered In Scaffolding

A two-year restoration project will begin in early November.

May 15, 2013

Check Out the View From the Top of the Washington Monument

Nice view.

May 03, 2013

Washington Monument Scaffolding Nearly Topped Out, Will Be Lighted in June

The covering on the Washington Monument is nearly complete, clearing the way for the stonework to begin.

Mar 07, 2013

Repairs Begin on Earthquake-Shuttered Washington Monument

More than 18 months after an earthquake rattled the East Coast, work to repair the event’s most famous damage is finally underway.

Feb 14, 2013

Washington Monument Scaffolding to be Installed Next Week

Scaffolding will start going up around the Washington Monument next week.

 
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