Workers repair crumbling stone details on Capitol Dome

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Workers repair crumbling stone details on Capitol Dome

A team of Architect of the Capitol workers is reversing the damage done to historic artwork and architectural features on the Capitol Dome.

April 5, 2016 11:46 am

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Restoration work includes removing hazardous materials (such as lead paint), restoring ironwork, upgrading electrical and mechanical systems, installing new lighting and repainting to historically appropriate colors will begin.

(Architect of the Capitol photo)

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