Keim's illustrated hand-bookWashington and its environs: a descriptive and historical hand-book of the capital of the United States of America . or is riclilycarpeted. The mantel is a beautiful specimen of worlanan-siiip. 35. Bronze Staircases, formed of entwining vines and foliage,relieved with eagles, deer, and cupids. A similar staircaseoccupies a corresponding place on the W. side of the , including two connecting with the lobby of the Hallof Kepresentatives in the S. Extension, cost nearly $22,. are elaborate and artistic specimens of bronze work,and in a part of the bu
Keim's illustrated hand-bookWashington and its environs: a descriptive and historical hand-book of the capital of the United States of America . or is riclilycarpeted. The mantel is a beautiful specimen of worlanan-siiip. 35. Bronze Staircases, formed of entwining vines and foliage,relieved with eagles, deer, and cupids. A similar staircaseoccupies a corresponding place on the W. side of the , including two connecting with the lobby of the Hallof Kepresentatives in the S. Extension, cost nearly $22,. are elaborate and artistic specimens of bronze work,and in a part of the building too dark to enable their meritsto be fully appreciated. They wero manufactured by Archer,Warner & Miskey, of Philadelphia Baudin, artist, 1858-59. PRINCIPAL STORY. 91 36. Vice Presidents Eoom.—The door on the r. within theLobby opens into the room of the President of the Senate,generally known as the Vice Fresidenfs Room. It is a well-furnislietl apartment, with plain stuccoed ceilings and tintedwalls. In this room is the original of Rembrandt PeaW^spainting of Washington^ from itfe, JDurchased by the Senatein 1832for $2 37. S^nate Lobby.—During the sessions of the Senate, admissions to theLobby can only be obtained through a Senator. When the Senate is not in ses-sion the Lobby is open to the public. The Lobby is a vaulted passage, with giltpanels and cornice. Two doors lead to the floor of the chamber, and opposite,two doors into the marble room. 38. The Senate Chamber.—This magnificent apartment,first occupied by the Senate January 4, 1859, is in the N. ex- 92 CAPITOL INTERIOR. tension—has entrances from the corridors on the E., S., andW., and two from the lobby on the N. Length, 113^ ft.;width, 80| ft.; height, 36 ft.; area of floor, 9,136 sq. ft. TheChamber proper is 83 ft. long and 51 ft. wide. On the E.,W., and S. sides are the cloak rooms for Senators, and on theN. the lobby. Over these are the galleries, with seats for1200 persons, rising and reced
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