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Capitol Stones in Rock Creek Park

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Capitol Stones in Rock Creek Park

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  • Location: District Of Columbia, United States

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    August 7, 2024

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    When the Capitol was renovated in 1958, some of the building's original stones were removed and deposited here more or less secretly, as by law they cannot be sold or disposed of. And so they lie here. From 2022, unfortunately behind a fence, but still clearly visible.
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