. Rand, McNally Washington guide to the city and environs. Bo= S ^ O o M O .2 B £ • ° ° rHN«-ccciO^c^JC0*iO 148 RAND McNALLY WASHINGTON GUIDE. diately repaired. In 1818 the central portion of the buildingwas commenced, under the architectural superintendence ofCharles Bulfinch. The original building was finally completedin 1827. Its cost, including the grading of the grounds, altera-tions, and repairs, up to 1827, was $2,433, Extensions. The corner stone of the extensions was laidon the 4th of July, 1851, by President Fillmore, Daniel Websterofficiating as orator. The House extension wa
. Rand, McNally Washington guide to the city and environs. Bo= S ^ O o M O .2 B £ • ° ° rHN«-ccciO^c^JC0*iO 148 RAND McNALLY WASHINGTON GUIDE. diately repaired. In 1818 the central portion of the buildingwas commenced, under the architectural superintendence ofCharles Bulfinch. The original building was finally completedin 1827. Its cost, including the grading of the grounds, altera-tions, and repairs, up to 1827, was $2,433, Extensions. The corner stone of the extensions was laidon the 4th of July, 1851, by President Fillmore, Daniel Websterofficiating as orator. The House extension was first occupiedfor legislative purposes December 16, 1857, and the Senate,January 4, 1859. The value of the Capitol Building and grounds is about$26,000,000. The entire length of the building from north to south is751 ft. 4 in., its greatest dimension from east to west 350 ft.,the area covered by the building is 153,112 sq. ft. Dome. The Dome of the original central building wasconstructed of wood, covered with copper. This was replacedin 1856 by the present structure of cast-iron. It was com-pleted in 1865. The entire weight of iron u
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