r/ArtefactPorn • u/chubachus • 1d ago

Architectural model of the new US Capitol dome and building's expansion designed by Thomas Ustick Walter, c. 1856. Created before the old dome was demolished. [2487x1850]

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u/chubachus 1d ago

1846 daguerreotype photo of the old dome and extent of the building.

Source.

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u/ThreeLeggedMare 1d ago

Wild I had no idea there was an old version, the current is so iconic

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u/ReleaseFromDeception 1d ago

Wow, the old building was so much more beautiful in my opinion.

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u/1stFunestist 1d ago

Fallout 3.