Corinthian Columns - Architect of the Capitol
WEBOn the first floor of the Capitol's House wing is the dramatic, high ceilinged Hall of Columns, which takes its name from the 28 fluted, white marble columns that line the corridor. The column capitals are a variation on the Corinthian order, incorporating not only classical acanthus leaves but also thistles and native American tobacco plants.
National Capitol Columns - Wikipedia
WEBThe National Capitol Columns are a monument in Washington, D.C.'s National Arboretum. It is an arrangement of twenty-two Corinthian columns which were a part of the United States Capitol from 1828 to 1958, placed amid 20 acres (8.1 ha) of open meadow, known as the Ellipse Meadow.
The White House: An Architecture Landmark to Visit in …
WEBMar 1, 2024 · When it was constructed in the late 18th century, the White House exemplified the architecture of the new republic – drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman styles with its symmetrical façade, tall columns, triangular pediment, and domed ceilings.
Constructing the Capitol: Columns - White House Historical …
WEBConstructing the Capitol: Columns. Benjamin Latrobe's Corn Cob capital and bundled corn stalk columns carved by sculptor Giuseppe Franzoni, installed in the east vestibule of the north wing in 1809 survived the 1814 fire. Artist.
North Lawn - Wikipedia
WEBThe North Lawn and a column of the North Portico photographed from the present President's Dining Room, c. 1902. The White House North Lawn and its statue of Thomas Jefferson in the 1860s, during the Abraham Lincoln administration.
Hall of Columns - Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe Hall of Columns is a dramatic, high-ceilinged corridor over 100 feet long, directly beneath the Hall of the House of Representatives. The hall takes its name from the 28 fluted, white marble columns that line the corridor.
Building the White House in Washington, D.C. - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 3, 2019 · White House architecture is a story of how a building can be rebuilt, renovated, and expanded to fulfill the needs of the occupant — sometimes in spite of historic preservationists. Many an American president has battled for the privilege to live at the nation's most prestigious address.
Constructing the Capitol - White House Historical Association
WEBConstruction on the United States Capitol building began in 1793, and the first wing--housing the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Library of Congress--was completed in 1800. It was designed by the first Architect of …
In a White House Passageway
WEBThe South Portico is defined by six Ionic columns that step out and around the center bow or bay, as a fully three-dimensional continuation of the monumental “pilastrade,” or row of pilasters, that rings the house on three sides.
White House - Data, Photos & Plans - WikiArquitectura
WEBThe White House by architect James Hoban was built in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States in 1792-1800. It was then remodeled in 1814 - 1817. It is 21.34m high, 51.21m wide.