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Capitol Additions Planned To Expand Washington Landmark
A new east front wing is planned to relieve congestion and balance the Capitol with the Senate and House wings. The piece recounts Washington's 1790 location act, the architects and plans from Thornton to Mills, the War of 1812 recovery, and the 1850s expansion culminating in the 1859-60 completion, with a fresh expansion now proposed.
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Washington
Senate
Capitol
George Washington
Potomac River
District of Columbia
National Capitol
The
Republic
Stephen Hallet
Philadelphia
Jonathan Trumbull
William Thornton
Trumbull
Thornton
Hallet
Congress
Supreme Court
White House
Madison
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Robert Mills
Mills
Davis
House
T. A. Walter
Millard Fillmore
Johnathan