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Facts
Location: Washington, DC
Designer: Fredrick Law Olmsted
Use: Symbol of United States
government and meeting place for
the nations legislature.
History
The Capitol Building was built in
1798. It is a symbol of democracy
and is also a site for many tourists.
The Capitol Building also has a
large collection of American Art.
Millions of tourists visit the Capitol
Building each year.
Instructions
Step 1: Draw elevations
according to dimensions given.
Step 2: Cut elevations
Step 3: Fold and glue
Hints
Measure very carefully so all
elevations line up.
Do not forget glue tabs
Cut a hole in the floor so the
roof and walls can be accessed
from the inside.
Be careful not to use too much
or too little glue.
Instructions
Step 1: Draw elevations
Step 2: Cut elevations of main
building
Step 3: Glue main building
Step 4: Cut elevations of
additions
Step 5: Glue additions
Hints
Be very careful when measuring
the additions roof.
Use the floor plan and elevation
projection page for reference
when assembling.