Thrilling story of the wonderful Capitol Building and its marvelous decorations (1912)
Fry, Smith D. (Smith Dunbar), 1851-1929 · [Washington, D.C.?] : S.D. Fry · leaf 29
ties being next to it. On the platform on thesouth side is the Chair of the Speaker, the presidingofficer, who is elected by the majority party everytwo years, when the new Congresses begin theirterms of active service. The marble desk before that of the Speaker is theClerks Desk, and is used by… … 29 the stenographers. The mahogany desks at eitherend are used by the press associations. The main aisle in the center of the Hall dividesthe two leading parties, the Republicans being on thewest and the Democrats, on the east side of theHall. Above the desk of the Speaker is the Press Gal-lery,…
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) · Art
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