A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 592
n destroyed by fire, and added the library.1019 WARDROBE At the close of 1854 the walls of the wings hadreached the height of the ceiling. In 1855 theold dome was removed and the new dome begun.Both wings were covered in 1856. The Houseof Representatives firet met in its new quartersDee. 16, 1857,… … Hollow Wall, built with Large Chambers, a Rare Form BECAUSE MUCH GkOUXD SpACE IS USED. the dome was completed in 1863 and the entirework in 1865, when Walter retired from oflBce. Howard, Afdiltecis nf the Inited States Capitol. WALTHAM CROSS. (See Cross of QueenEleanor.) •WANE. The bevel or feather…
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