[The Discovery, statue on the Rotunda portico, as seen from the east front steps of the U.S. Capitol]

[View from the west of the U.S. Capitol with reflection in body of water in the foreground and the U.S. Botanic Garden in the middle ground]

Opening ceremonies of the House of Representatives, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

[U.S. Capitol grounds, looking east with horse-drawn carriage in foreground]

The Long corridor, a magnificient sight of polished stone, Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A.

The Library of Congress from Capitol grounds, a magnificent building (cost $6,617,124), splendidly equipped, Washington, U.S.A.

Decorative splendors of the Entrance Hall of the great Congressional Library, Washington, U.S.A.

Across the main gallery, a vision in polished and sculptured stone, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The Magnificent new Congressional Library -- the most spacious book repository in the world, Washington, U.S.A.