Reporting from Washington — The scaffolding that has wrapped the U.S. Capitol like a wiry cage for more than a year has become part of this city’s landscape, giving the domed symbol of ...

The Capitol dome, the nation's grandest symbol of federal authority, has been dinged by years of inclement weather, and its exterior is in need of repair and the dome is imperiled both by tough ...

The Capitol dome needs a comprehensive rehabilitation, ... the Capitol’s roof is leaking, ... “This is basic upkeep to the United States Capitol building.

The U.S. Capitol Dome will undergo a $59.6 million restoration for the next two years. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app U.S. Politics Sports ...

Damage to the U.S. Capitol Dome Architect of the Capitol The dome, which was constructed of cast iron more than 150 years ago, has not undergone a complete renovation since 1959-1960.

The U.S. Capitol dome’s three-year, $60 million restoration — its first major overhaul in more than 50 years — is officially finished. Washington Business Journal. Select a City ...

US Capitol dome to get fresh coat of paint . Originally published June 22, 2010 at 12:00 am Updated June 22, 2010 at 8:14 am . The dome of the Capitol building in Washington is getting a fresh ...

WASHINGTON -- A world famous symbol of democracy is going under cover, as workers start a two-year, $60 million renovation of the U.S. Capitol dome. Curved rows of scaffolds will encircle the dome ...

On December 2, 1863, amid the spectacle of a 35 gun salute accompanied by guns heard from the 12 forts around the District of Columbia, the U.S. Capitol’s dome was completed after the final ...

The scaffolding that has wrapped the U.S. Capitol like a wiry cage for more than a year has become part of this city’s landscape, giving the domed symbol of American democracy an eerie evening ...