U.S. Capitol exteriors. Bartholdi fountain and U.S. Capitol

ID: 2770 ~ Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA ~ Creator: Theodor Horydczak Collection (Library of Congress) Horydczak, Theodor, ca. 1890-1971. ~ Date: ca. 1920-ca. 1950
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U.S. Capitol exteriors. Bartholdi fountain and U.S. Capitol
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
This file appears in: Bartholdi Fountain

This elaborate tiered cast iron fountain by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, has graced the grounds of the Botanic Garden since 1878. It was purchased by the federal government for $6,000 after being exhibited to great…