The US Capitol is luminous as work continues to restore the cast iron dome. The dome is about 150 years old; it has many cracks and leaks, and the layers of paint on it are peeling. Most repair work is done at night. The project should be finished by late 2016.

(photo taken 2016-02-09, about 11pm, of the east side of the building as seen from 1st St Southeast)

^z - 2016-03-08