Home of the United States Congress
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
building
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:William_Thornton
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| gptkbp:area |
175,170 square feet (16,300 m²)
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| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
1800
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| gptkbp:constructionStarted |
1793
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| gptkbp:currentUse |
meeting_place_for_Congress
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| gptkbp:function |
legislative
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| gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
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| gptkbp:height |
88 feet (27 m)
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
symbol_of_American_democracy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Home of the United States Congress
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| gptkbp:landmark |
National_Historic_Landmark
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Joint_sessions_of_Congress
Community outreach programs Cultural events Educational programs Art exhibitions Historical reenactments Public forums Public hearings Memorial services Committee meetings Constituent services Legislative sessions Political rallies Inauguration ceremonies State of the Union Address Constitutional amendments Special sessions Public addresses Public protests Congressional hearings Confirmation hearings Emergency sessions Impeachment trials Budget negotiations Civic engagement events Legislation debates Voting sessions Census counts Ceremonial_events Town_hall_meetings Bipartisan_agreements |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Dome
Statue of Freedom Capitol Rotunda |
| gptkbp:originalPurpose |
meeting_place_for_Congress
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| gptkbp:renovated |
1958-1962
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| gptkbp:style |
Neoclassical architecture
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Capitol_Hill_neighborhood
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| gptkbp:tourism |
guided tours available
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| gptkbp:visitors |
open to the public
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