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Exploring the State Capitol Building and Capitol Square, Past and Present |
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150th Anniversary of the Washington Equestrian Monument
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 [more]
[program]
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commemoration took place inside the Old Hall of the House of Delegates
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Ground broken for new Civil Rights Memorial
- Feb. 19, 2008 - link |
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Capitol Building
re-opened on May 1, 2007 [more] -- Queen Elizabeth II visited
on May 3 |
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| Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave from the South
Portico. |
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| Queen Elizabeth II addressed the General Assembly, the first
time a British Monarch has done so. Thousands watched the speech
outside the Capitol from the South Lawn. |
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Right: View of Capitol Square immediately following the
Queen's visit.
Far Right: The souvenir card given to visitors at the
Capitol on May 3. |
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| At right: "Thomas Jefferson" begins the
ceremonies officially reopening the Capitol Building on May 1, 2007 |
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| At right: Speaker of the House William J. Howell
(R-Stafford) (at podium) and other dignitaries during the rededication
ceremony. |
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| At right: Visitors stream toward the new
Capitol Extension entrance on Bank Street following the ceremonies on May 1,
2007. |
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Quick Links:
April 1, 2007 article ~
2007 Resolution on Washington Monument
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The History
Channel aired a program about the Capitol on June 17, 2006
more info |
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Above: Cleaning the statues - July 15, 2007 |
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Left: 2004 Electoral College meeting in the Old Hall of the House of Delegates (note the statue of
Henry Clay beside the
stairs).
Below: Panoramic view of Capitol Square looking east, prior
to 1904-06 addition.
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