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Supreme Court: Brick Capitol plaque on site of Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
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This is just one of several sights at the Supreme Court. Click here to see more.
THE OLD BRICK CAPITOL
JULY 4, 1815
THE CORNERSTONE OF THE OLD BRICK CAPITOL
BUILT BY WASHINGTON CITIZENS
TO HOUSE THE CONGRESS WAS LAID ON THIS SITE
THE CONGRESS MET HERE FROM DECEMBER 13, 1815
THROUGH MARCH 8, 1819
PRESIDENT MONROE WAS INAUGURATED HERE IN 1817
ESTABLISHINGTHE CUSTOM OF PUBLIC INAUGURALS
NATIONAL CAPITOL SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION 1950
As you walk toward the main entrance (west side) of the Supreme Court look to the left after the veryfirst set of stairs. This plaque is on the inside (toward the court building) of the balustrade.
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0000001/00150_0000001440 (added ca. 2006)
Related subjects: History, American
Location: 1st St between East Capitol St & Constitution Ave NE Washington, D.C. Supreme Court
Nearest Metro: Capitol South (Orange - Blue - Silver) (click station name for all sculptures nearby) (dcMem ID #150 )
Links & other sources
Supreme Court website on the Building
'Who is That Man Anyway?' on Brick Capitol
DC Cultural Tourism site on the Old Brick Capitol (120)
Architect of the Capitol FAQ regarding Old Brick Capitol
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