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20 photos that show how the Capitol building has changed over the years

  • The US Capitol was designed by William Thornton, and Congress met there for the first time in 1800.
  • The building underwent several restorations and expansions as more states joined the Union and the government grew.
  • The current structure spans 4 acres and includes the House and Senate chambers and congressional offices.

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, houses the entire legislative branch of the US government — the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as their members' congressional offices.

Since President George Washington laid the building's cornerstone in 1793, many architects have helped it take shape through their own designs, expansions, and restorations.

Here's how the Capitol building has changed since it was first built.

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