Thursday, January 2, 2014

Capitol Architectural Elements - The Other Ones

The Capitol Building is probably one of the most photographed in Washington. But there are some very interesting architectural elements on the grounds that do not get the same amount of attention, and in their own right are quite interesting. With a beautiful blue sky and scattered clouds behind them, it was the perfect day to highlight some of the features. A Civil War memorial for marines and sailors sits unexpectedly in the drive as you approach the building on the west side. The light fixtures and iron fence work is intricate. I still don't know what those round grey buildings flanking either side are - some say it held gunpowder - but there are cameras mounted on top. The red brick water fountain was recently renovated. The little girl with the two balls on the top of her hat created an interesting fashion statement! The bus stop seating arrangement is repeated in several spots on the campus, and the lighting around and on the building is lovely. We take this walk all the time and appreciate the place and what it represents. It's a far cry from the streets of Milwaukee, and definitely more interesting. I never seen to tire of the views. 












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