Old Hall of the House of Representatives
Richard Chenoweth presented his forensic reconstruction of the Old Hall of the House of Representatives as it appeared prior to the burning… read more
Richard Chenoweth presented his forensic reconstruction of the Old Hall of the House of Representatives as it appeared prior to the burning of the Capitol in 1814. Mr. Chenoweth said he was drawn to the project because no topographical image exists, and no single document can synthesize the known facts about the room. close
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