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The U.S. Capitol dome needs repair

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October 22, 2013, 5:02 PM

(Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol)
Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
YouTube clip gives more information on restoration. (YouTube)(Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol)
The Capitol Dome, built 150 years ago, has more than 1,000 cracks. This November, a 2-year project begins to restore the structure. This is an artists rendering of the scaffold system that will surround the dome during the project. (Courtesy Architect of the Capitol)
Courtesy Architect of the Capitol
The Capitol Dome, built 150 years ago, has more than 1,000 cracks. This November, a 2-year project begins to restore the structure. This is an artist rendering of the scaffold system that will surround the dome during the project. (Courtesy Architect of the Capitol)
Courtesy Architect of the Capitol
(Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol)
Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
(Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol)
Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Courtesy of Architect of the Capitol
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Photos documenting damage that will be repaired as part of Dome restoration project.

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