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... erected , which then bore , and may still bear , the name of the six buildings . There were also two other blocks , consisting of two or three dwelling houses , in different directions , and now and then an isolated wooden habitation ...
... erected , which then bore , and may still bear , the name of the six buildings . There were also two other blocks , consisting of two or three dwelling houses , in different directions , and now and then an isolated wooden habitation ...
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... erected before the central portico . Opposite , on E. side of plaza three driveways run eastward , the outer ones curving to N. and S. respectively , while the central one is prolonged beyond the Capitol Grounds by East Capitol St. To ...
... erected before the central portico . Opposite , on E. side of plaza three driveways run eastward , the outer ones curving to N. and S. respectively , while the central one is prolonged beyond the Capitol Grounds by East Capitol St. To ...
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... erected in 1884 at a cost of $ 40,000 . On the lofty marble pedestal are two interesting bas- reliefs : I. on South side , " Victory leads young America to swear Fidelity at the Altar of the Union " ( the closely planted shrubbery makes ...
... erected in 1884 at a cost of $ 40,000 . On the lofty marble pedestal are two interesting bas- reliefs : I. on South side , " Victory leads young America to swear Fidelity at the Altar of the Union " ( the closely planted shrubbery makes ...
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... erected in 1895 . marking the location of the Corner - stone of the original Capitol , laid Sept. 18th , 1793 , and commemorating the Cen- tenary Celebration in 1893 . The opposite , or S. W. , door opens upon a winding stair- way by ...
... erected in 1895 . marking the location of the Corner - stone of the original Capitol , laid Sept. 18th , 1793 , and commemorating the Cen- tenary Celebration in 1893 . The opposite , or S. W. , door opens upon a winding stair- way by ...
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... erected 1877 . Surmounting the pedestal are two bronze figures : America sadly enumerating her losses , while History records , " They died that their country might live . " Below , on the front or western plinth , stands Victory ...
... erected 1877 . Surmounting the pedestal are two bronze figures : America sadly enumerating her losses , while History records , " They died that their country might live . " Below , on the front or western plinth , stands Victory ...
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Page 357 - IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER In the side halls, on N.
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