This morning, Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, announced that the first comprehensive restoration of the Capitol Dome in more than half a century is complete.
"The Dome was in dire need of repair and with the help and leadership of Congress, we repaired more than 1,300 cracks and deficiencies in the cast iron. We repaired or recast intricate ornaments, gutters and balustrades. The team used both innovative technology and historical tradecrafts to repair the Dome. Our work revealed and preserved exquisite craftsmanship that went into the construction of the Dome. We removed hazardous materials, upgraded electrical and mechanical systems and finally, repainted the Rotunda and the Dome," said Ayers.
Work on the project began in 2014 with a goal of completing the restoration by the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.
https://www.aoc.gov/press-room/capitol-dom...
Posted By: Steve Williams
Sunday, November 20th 2016 at 5:36PM
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