Stumbled across the original drawings for the expansion of the United States Capitol Building 1850-1863 by Thomas Walter. He was actually the 4th architect of the Capitol, but was responsible for adding the wings and the fabulous dome that has become an iconic representation of freedom around the world. Second only to the Statue of Liberty in it's symbolic importance this is Americana at it's best. Enjoy.
Official portrait of Walter by John Neagle (1796-1865)
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