National Capitol Columns, Architectural monument in Northeast Washington, D.C., United States
The National Capitol Columns feature twenty-two sandstone Corinthian columns arranged in an open-air display at the United States National Arboretum.
These columns supported the United States Capitol East Portico from 1828 until 1958, when they were removed during the building expansion.
The columns represent early American neoclassical architecture and demonstrate the evolving design standards of federal buildings in the nineteenth century.
Visitors can access the columns daily from 8 AM to 5 PM through the New York Avenue entrance of the National Arboretum, with free admission.
The columns stand on foundation steps from the original Capitol building, with a reflecting pool creating mirror images of these historical structures.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1990
Creator: Russell Page
Part of: United States National Arboretum
Website: https://usna.usda.gov/discover/gardens-collections/national-capitol-columns
GPS coordinates: 38.91023,-76.96754
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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