Statements (269)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:building
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Benjamin_Henry_Latrobe
gptkb:Thomas_U._Walter gptkb:William_Thornton |
| gptkbp:architectural_feature |
gptkb:Rotunda
|
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
Greek Revival
Neoclassical Neoclassical architecture |
| gptkbp:area |
175 acres
Capitol Hill neighborhood |
| gptkbp:artwork |
gptkb:Frieze_of_American_History
gptkb:Capitol_Rotunda gptkb:National_Statuary_Hall gptkb:Statue_of_Freedom gptkb:Capitol_Crypt |
| gptkbp:artworks |
gptkb:Capitol_Visitor_Center
Capitol art collection over 60 paintings |
| gptkbp:completed |
1868
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:U._S._Capitol_Building
1793 |
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
$2 million
|
| gptkbp:construction_material |
gptkb:marble
|
| gptkbp:construction_method |
Greek Revival
|
| gptkbp:construction_started |
1793
1800 1814 1868 |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Brumidi_Corridors
gptkb:Capitol_Dome gptkb:Capitol_Visitor_Center gptkb:National_Statuary_Hall gptkb:Rotunda gptkb:Senate Senate chamber Crypt House of Representatives Chamber House of Representatives chamber Capitol Grounds Supreme Court chamber |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:historical_monuments
gptkb:film_location gptkb:tourist_destination gptkb:cultural_landmark site of historical events symbol of unity artistic inspiration site of national ceremonies venue for protests symbol of legislative power symbol of the U. S. government icon of U. S. government |
| gptkbp:current_use |
meeting place for Congress
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Benjamin_Henry_Latrobe
gptkb:Thomas_U._Walter gptkb:William_Thornton |
| gptkbp:designated_as |
gptkb:U._S._National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkb:historical_landmark |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Thomas_Fuller
gptkb:Benjamin_Henry_Latrobe gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson gptkb:Thomas_U._Walter gptkb:Charles_Bulfinch |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:State_of_the_Union_Address
inauguration ceremonies |
| gptkbp:famous_dome |
inspired by St. Peter's Basilica
completed in 1866 |
| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:January_6_Capitol_riot
January 6, 2021 insurrection |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its architecture and history
its iconic dome |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
gptkb:Statue_of_John_F._Kennedy
gptkb:Statue_of_Franklin_D._Roosevelt gptkb:Statue_of_Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:Statue_of_James_Madison gptkb:Statue_of_Abraham_Lincoln gptkb:Statue_of_George_Washington gptkb:Statue_of_Thomas_Jefferson gptkb:Statue_of_Ronald_Reagan gptkb:Statue_of_George_H._W._Bush gptkb:Statue_of_Bill_Clinton gptkb:Statue_of_Jimmy_Carter gptkb:Statue_of_Donald_Trump gptkb:Statue_of_Theodore_Roosevelt gptkb:Statue_of_Helen_Keller gptkb:Statue_of_Joe_Biden gptkb:Statue_of_John_Quincy_Adams gptkb:Statue_of_Barack_Obama gptkb:Statue_of_John_Adams gptkb:Statue_of_Rosa_Parks gptkb:Statue_of_Martin_Luther_King_Jr. gptkb:Statue_of_Woodrow_Wilson gptkb:statues gptkb:National_Statuary_Hall gptkb:Statue_of_Freedom gptkb:Statue_of_Richard_Nixon in U. S. history |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:dome
gptkb:statues gptkb:Statue_of_Freedom paintings chambers for the Senate and House of Representatives |
| gptkbp:function |
home of the United States Congress
seat of the United States Congress |
| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:crypt
gptkb:Capitol_Police gptkb:frescoes gptkb:Doors gptkb:Capitol_Dome gptkb:Capitol_Reflecting_Pool gptkb:Statue_of_Freedom galleries mosaics West Front East Front Capitol Security Library of Congress nearby National Archives nearby North Wing South Wing Supreme Court nearby U. S. Botanic Garden nearby offices for Congress members |
| gptkbp:has_historical_building |
significant example of American architecture
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| gptkbp:has_visitor_center |
opened in 2008
|
| gptkbp:height |
88 meters
288 feet (88 m) |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Civil War use as a hospital
first Congress met in 1800 |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
site of significant legislation
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
site of many historical events
symbol of American democracy site of many important events symbol of the U. S. government |
| gptkbp:historical_tours |
available for visitors
|
| gptkbp:home_arena |
cast iron
288 feet cast iron dome |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United States Capitol
|
| gptkbp:important_building |
in the U. S. government system
|
| gptkbp:important_ceremony |
Inauguration of the President
|
| gptkbp:important_function |
legislative sessions
law-making body |
| gptkbp:influenced |
American architecture
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Roman_architecture
Greek architecture |
| gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
Capitol Grounds
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| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
millions of tourists annually
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:U._S._Capitol_Building
gptkb:U._S._Capitol_Visitor_Center gptkb:U._S._National_Register_of_Historic_Places gptkb:historical_landmark added to the National Register of Historic Places designated in 1960 |
| gptkbp:legislation |
passed within its walls
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:notable_artist |
gptkb:The_Apotheosis_of_Washington
Statue of Freedom on the dome |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:State_of_the_Union_Address
gptkb:Capitol_riot_2021 gptkb:Capitol_Hill_riots gptkb:Capitol_bombing_1983 gptkb:Capitol_police_shooting_2021 gptkb:Capitol_shooting_1954 gptkb:Capitol_building_fire_of_1814 State of the Union addresses Inauguration ceremonies Congressional sessions inauguration ceremonies celebration of the Capitol's architectural significance celebration of the Capitol's role in American history construction of the Capitol's new accessibility features construction of the Capitol's new security features celebration of the Capitol's 150th anniversary celebration of the Capitol's 200th anniversary celebration of the Capitol's bicentennial completion of the Capitol extension construction of the Capitol dome construction of the Capitol's east front construction of the Capitol's new office buildings construction of the Capitol's new visitor center construction of the Capitol's underground tunnels dedication of the Capitol's new art collection dedication of the Capitol's new wings establishment of the Capitol Historical Society establishment of the Capitol Police opening of the Capitol Visitor Center opening of the Capitol's gardens opening of the Capitol's new educational programs opening of the Capitol's new exhibition space opening of the Capitol's new visitor services renovation of the Capitol dome renovation of the House and Senate chambers restoration after the Civil War |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
gptkb:Brumidi_Corridors
gptkb:Capitol_Visitor_Center gptkb:National_Statuary_Hall gptkb:Statue_of_Freedom gptkb:Rotunda Crypt West Front Capitol Dome restoration Capitol dome Capitol Grounds House and Senate chambers East Front Capitol Building accessibility improvements Capitol Building landscaping Capitol Building security upgrades Statue of Freedom restoration |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
presidential inaugurations
for civic engagement. |
| gptkbp:notable_locations |
gptkb:National_Statuary_Hall
|
| gptkbp:opened |
November 17, 1800
|
| gptkbp:original_purpose |
meeting place for Congress
housing the legislative branch |
| gptkbp:parks |
gptkb:Capitol_Reflecting_Pool
Capitol Grounds |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Capitol_Complex
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| gptkbp:public_access |
gptkb:educational_programs
events exhibits guided tours guided tours available self-guided tours public galleries events and ceremonies |
| gptkbp:renovated |
1950s
1990s Capitol Dome restoration 2013 |
| gptkbp:renovation |
1990s renovation
2000s renovation multiple renovations since completion 1950s renovation $621 million 2013 restoration 1904 renovation 1850s renovation |
| gptkbp:restoration |
ongoing preservation efforts
|
| gptkbp:role |
legislative process
in American politics |
| gptkbp:security |
gptkb:Capitol_Police
restricted access high security metal detectors fenced perimeter |
| gptkbp:security_features |
metal detectors
fenced perimeter armed guards |
| gptkbp:session |
March 4, 1800
|
| gptkbp:significance |
symbol of American democracy
|
| gptkbp:structure |
Senate chamber
House of Representatives chamber |
| gptkbp:style |
Neoclassical architecture
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Public_Library
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States gptkb:shopping_mall Capitol Hill neighborhood |
| gptkbp:surrounding_cities |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:symbol |
American unity
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
American democracy
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Capitol_Visitor_Center
|
| gptkbp:used_for |
joint sessions of Congress
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
open to public
open to the public over 3 million annually |
| gptkbp:visitors_per_year |
over 3 million
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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