"Architectural Notes and Specifications for Railing on United States Capitol East Front House and Senate Steps, 1973", 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Item — Box: 9, Folder: 5

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_9_0000_5_117

Scope and Contents

The document is a project blueprint dated from May to July 1973, detailing the construction of railings in the first-floor west front portico of the connecting corridor to the new House Senate Chambers at the United States Capitol. The notes specify the use of cast iron for top ornaments and genuine wrought iron for all other metalwork. It also mentions the required railing length for central steps and the color coordination with the House Senate cheek walls. The project also includes guards for lower cheek walls and is referred to as 'Study #3'.

Dates

Creation: 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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