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Capitol Building
By Jackie Wallace

The United States Capitol is among the symbollically important and archichtectulary impressive buildings in the nation. It has housed the Senate and the House of Representatines for over almost two centuries. Construction of the original building took thirty-four years and was directed by six presidents and six architects. //The Capitol is located on Capitol Hill at the east end of the National Mall. Visitors must obtain free tickets on a first-come, first-served basis, at the Capitol Guide Service kiosk located along the curving sidewalk southwest of the Capitol, near the intersection of First St., S.W., and Independence Ave. Ticket distribution begins at 9:00 a.m; the capitol is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Saturday, closed Sundays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For further information, please call 202/225-6827 or visit the Capitol's [|website]. Metro stop: Capitol South// http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc76.htm

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