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Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

@uscapitol

Serve | Preserve | Inspire —
Stewards of the iconic buildings and grounds of #USCapitol Hill.
More AOC: 🙂 @aochiring, 🪴 @usbotanicgarden, 🎟 @visitthecapitol

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"Gardening allows me to create spaces that pay homage to nature and serves as an escape from urban environments." #NationalGardenMonth

"Gardening allows me to create spaces that pay homage to nature and serves as an escape from urban environments." #NationalGardenMonth
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The oldest trees on the #USCapitol Grounds remain at Union Square where they have been growing since the establishment of the U.S. Botanic Garden collections, making them more than 150 years old. 🌳 #ArborDay

The oldest trees on the #USCapitol Grounds remain at Union Square where they have been growing since the establishment of the U.S. Botanic Garden collections, making them more than 150 years old. 🌳 #ArborDay
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Our photographers use UV light to reveal details and conditions of #USCapitol artwork that cannot be seen under normal light. Original paint (19th c.) will fluoresce brightly; areas that appear darker indicate the use of more modern paints. 🎨 #PreservationMonth

Our photographers use UV light to reveal details and conditions of #USCapitol artwork that cannot be seen under normal light. Original paint (19th c.) will fluoresce brightly; areas that appear darker indicate the use of more modern paints. 🎨 #PreservationMonth
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Our pipefitters keep the #USCapitol's west central fountain (ca. 1892) looking like new. Regular maintenance removes particulate matter, supports water flow and cleans stains. ⛲️ #PreservationMonth

Our pipefitters keep the #USCapitol's west central fountain (ca. 1892) looking like new. Regular maintenance removes particulate matter, supports water flow and cleans stains. ⛲️ #PreservationMonth
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The first #USCapitol elevator was installed in 1873. 🛗 Today, the Architect of the Capitol's elevator mechanics maintain more than 330 across the campus. #NationalElevatorMechanicsDay

The first #USCapitol elevator was installed in 1873. 🛗

Today, the Architect of the Capitol's elevator mechanics maintain more than 330 across the campus. #NationalElevatorMechanicsDay
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Restoration in progress from atop the #CannonRenewal scaffold. #StonePreservation 🏗 Project details: aoc.gov/cannon #PreservationMonth

Restoration in progress from atop the #CannonRenewal scaffold. #StonePreservation 🏗 Project details: aoc.gov/cannon #PreservationMonth
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JUST ANNOUNCED: the 2025 Military Bands #USCapitol Summer Concert Series Schedule. 🎶 Kicks off Monday, June 2, with U.S. Navy Band on the West Front at 7 p.m. Full details ➡️ aoc.gov/about-us/news-…

JUST ANNOUNCED: the 2025 Military Bands #USCapitol Summer Concert Series Schedule. 🎶

Kicks off Monday, June 2, with <a href="/usnavyband/">U.S. Navy Band</a> on the West Front at 7 p.m. Full details ➡️ aoc.gov/about-us/news-…
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Our FY 2024 Performance & Accountability Report recently received two honors from AGA: their Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR)® Award & a special Best-in-Class Award! 📄🏆 This marks the 13th year the AOC has been recognized: aoc.gov/about-us/news-…

Our FY 2024 Performance &amp; Accountability Report recently received two honors from AGA: their Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR)® Award &amp; a special Best-in-Class Award! 📄🏆

This marks the 13th year the AOC has been recognized: aoc.gov/about-us/news-…
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The buildings of Capitol Hill are now climate-controlled, but two centuries ago this wasn't the case. ❄️🎚️🔥 Do you know the history of the #USCapitol "oven?" Learn how it earned this nickname: aoc.gov/explore-capito…

The buildings of Capitol Hill are now climate-controlled, but two centuries ago this wasn't the case. ❄️🎚️🔥

Do you know the history of the #USCapitol "oven?" Learn how it earned this nickname: aoc.gov/explore-capito…
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Artist Allyn Cox (born #OTD 1896) created murals in the #USCapitol over two decades from 1952-1972. 🎨 He completed and restored the Frieze of American History, and restored the Apotheosis of Washington. He also designed murals for three 1st-floor corridors in the House wing. 🖼️

Artist Allyn Cox (born #OTD 1896) created murals in the #USCapitol over two decades from 1952-1972. 🎨 He completed and restored the Frieze of American History, and restored the Apotheosis of Washington. He also designed murals for three 1st-floor corridors in the House wing. 🖼️
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In FY 2024, our sustainability efforts diverted 35% of building occupant waste, 93% of construction and demolition debris, and 10% of food and all green waste from landfills. We could not have done it without our hard-working teams. 💚👏♻️ #WasteAndRecyclingWorkersWeek

In FY 2024, our sustainability efforts diverted 35% of building occupant waste, 93% of construction and demolition debris, and 10% of food and all green waste from landfills.

We could not have done it without our hard-working teams. 💚👏♻️ #WasteAndRecyclingWorkersWeek
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#NowHiring—DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES OPERATIONS for the #USCapitol! An exciting role for an exceptional & experienced professional engineer or architect. Lead teams of skilled trades, labor, technical and administrative staff. APPLY TODAY: usajobs.gov/job/839085700

#NowHiring—DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES OPERATIONS for the #USCapitol!

An exciting role for an exceptional &amp; experienced professional engineer or architect. Lead teams of skilled trades, labor, technical and administrative staff.

APPLY TODAY: usajobs.gov/job/839085700
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What began as a poem in 1893 was later combined with music to form the patriotic song many of us know today: aoc.gov/blog/capitol-l… 🇺🇸 #America250 [ A portion of #AmericaTheBeautiful can be found painted in the U.S. Capitol's House wing. ]

What began as a poem in 1893 was later combined with music to form the patriotic song many of us know today: aoc.gov/blog/capitol-l… 🇺🇸 #America250

[ A portion of #AmericaTheBeautiful can be found painted in the U.S. Capitol's House wing. ]