Glenn Brown's History of the United States Capitol (Materials That Matter)

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT-- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price (House Document 108-240. )Introduction and annotations by William B. Bushong. Annotated edition in Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States Capitol. Prepared by the Architect of the Capitol for the United States Capitol Preservation Commission. Glenn Brown originally wrote this book in 1901-1903 when it was published in two volumes. This new annotated edition includes many illustrations of architectural drawings and art works. Related products: United States Congressional Serial Set, Serial No. 14909, House Document No. 108-240, Glenn Brown's History of the Capitol can be found here: Notable Days: Senate Stories, 1787 to 2002 can be found here: The Publication Of This Book Is Part Of The Celebration Of The Bicentennial Of The United States Capitol. The Bicentennial Period Extended From 1993, The Anniversary Of The Laying Of The First Cornerstone Of The Capitol By President George Washington On September 18, 1793, To The Year 2000, The Two-hundredth Anniversary Of The Year The Congress Moved To The New National Capital On The Banks Of The Potomac River. Volume I: The Old Capitol-1792-1850 -- Brown's Dedication -- Author's Preface -- Introduction By Charles Moore -- Chapter I. The Selection Of Sites For Federal Buildings -- Chapter Ii. The Competition For A Design -- Chapter Iii. The Work Of Dr. William Thornton, Architect -- Chapter Iv. The Work Of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, Architect -- Chapter V. The Work Of Charles Bulfinch, Architect -- Chapter Vi. The Old Capitol As Completed -- Chapter Vii. Statuary And Paintings In The Old Capitol -- Chapter Viii. History Of The Architects Of The Old Capitol -- Chapter Ix. History Of The Principal Superintendents -- X. Data Concerning Men And Material Connected With The Old Capitol -- Volume Ii: History Of The United States Capitol -- Chapter Xi. The Competition For The Extension Of The Capitol -- Chapter Xii. The Work Of Thomas U. Walter -- Chapter Xiii. The Work On The Capitol Under The Supervision Of Edward Clark, Architect -- Chapter Xiv. The Heating And Ventilation Of The Capitol -- Chapter Xv. Elevators And Lighting -- Chapter Xvi. The Building As Completed From Walters Designs -- Xvii. The Terraces And Landscape Work -- Chapter Xviii. Recent Alterations And Proposed Additions To The Capitol -- Xix. Decorations -- Xx. Sculpture -- Xxi. Paintings And Frescoes -- Chapter Xxii. Architects Of The Capitol Extension -- Chapter Xxiii. Superintendents Of The Capitol Extension -- Chapter Xxiv. Miscellaneous Data Of The Capitol Extension. Introduction And Annotations By William B. Bushong ; Prepared By The Architect Of The Capitol For The United States Capitol Preservation Commission. Shipping List No.: 2008-0018-s. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 620-632) And Index. Also Available Via Internet From The Gpo Access Web Site. Address As Of 4/8/08: Http://www.gpoaccess.gov/serialset/cdocuments/hd108-240/index.html; Current Access Available Via Purl. NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT-- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price (House Document 108-240. ) Introduction and annotations by William B. Bushong. Annotated edition in Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States Capitol. Prepared by the Architect of the Capitol for the United States Capitol Preservation Commission. Glenn Brown originally wrote this book in 1901-1903 when it was published in two volumes. This new annotated edition includes many illustrations of architectural drawings and art works. Related United States Congressional Serial Set, Serial No. 14909, House Document No. 108-240, Glenn Brown's History of the Capitol can be found //(http://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/552-108-00101-5) bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/552-10... 200 Notable Senate Stories, 1787 to 2002 can be found //(http://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-071-01444-6) bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-07... "