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The Capitol Building

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A view of the Capitol Building from the East front showing extended stone stairs, exterior columns, bas-relief, the dome and the stone plaza in front.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)00327

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011E9L
Legacy ID
WHi 69412

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