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Capitol Dome gets a new paint job as a finishing touch

The Architect of the Capitol is in the final painting phase of the Dome Restoration Project. Other restoration work also continues.

Jory Heckman@jheckmanWFED

June 9, 2016 9:06 am

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Some of the Capitol Dome’s decorative ornaments – such as scrolls, flowers, acorn finials, acorn pendants, rosettes, acanthus leaves – were created in the 1850s and 60s, and are missing or damaged beyond repair.

(Architect of the Capitol photo)

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