public buildings

The United States Capitol, in Washington, DC, serves as a workplace for the U.S. Congress. Situated on top of Capitol Hill, the Capitol building overlooks the National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in Capitol Building, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

Simple text and photographs introduce buildings in a community.

An introduction to the United States Capitol, covering its design, history, use, and more.

Did you know that it took workers eight years to finish the White House? Construction began on October 13, 1792.

This picture book provides an overview of the significance, history, and current state of the United States Capitol. Illustrations document various stages of the Capitol's construction. Key words and more detailed Capitol facts are provided at the end of the book, to help adults round out young readers' knowledge on the topic.

Presents the history and science behind the construction of the Sydney Opera House.

A guide to the architecture of Chicago that describes some of the city's most important projects, most famous buildings, and the men and women who designed them.

Chronicles the best of Chicago's lost architectural heritage. Includes vanished mansions, hotels, office buildings, trains, movie palaces, and department stores.