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Walter, Thomas Ustick U.S. Capitol West facade with dome of cast-iron construction, U.S. Capitol building, Washington, D.C., dome begun by Thomas Ustick Walter, 1851.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Oct 26, 2025
Anniversary information added. Aug 31, 2025
First paragraph modernization. Apr 15, 2024
Invalidated site: Architect of the Capitol - Biography of Thomas Ustick Walter. May 24, 2022
Add new Web site: NC State University Libraries - North Carolina Architects and Builders - Thomas U. Walter. May 24, 2022
Photo added of the west facade and U.S. Capitol dome designed by Thomas Ustick Walter. Sep 01, 2010
Media added. Aug 26, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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