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Domestic News
June 23, 1829
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Capitol building in Washington is completed, described as a magnificent structure with rich shrubbery, offering stunning views of Washington, Georgetown, and the river from its west terrace, especially at sunset, contrasting with the bustle of Congress sessions.
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The Capitol at Washington is finished, and it is really a magnificent structure. Rich shrubbery has been well distributed in the great inclosure annexed to it, and from the noble terrace on the west side, the prospect includes the greater part of Washington and Georgetown, and their lofty and picturesque environs, and the river for some miles. This scene, in the setting of the sun in fine weather, with the profound stillness on every side, and the aspect of splendid edifice, is calculated to make a deep impression on one who paces the terrace at that hour. The silence, the repose, the absence of all bustle, form a peculiar contrast with the movement of every kind and in every quarter, and the din of the logocracy, during the session of Congress. It is alone almost worth the trouble of the journey to Washington.
N. Y. Gaz.
N. Y. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Capitol Building
Washington Dc
Architecture
Public Building
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Details
The Capitol at Washington is finished, described as a magnificent structure with rich shrubbery in the enclosure, noble west terrace offering views of Washington, Georgetown, environs, and river; sunset scene creates deep impression with stillness contrasting congressional bustle.