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United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)

 Organization

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

The One Hundredth Anniversary of the laying of the Cornerstone of the Capitol invitation, 1893 September 18

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2001-026-001
Scope and Contents

Engraved invitation with image of Capitol building, with an inserted image of the laying of the first cornerstone of the Capitol with George Washington wearing a Masonic apron.

Dates: 1893 September 18

The Washington Trowel, circa 1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-074-017
Scope and Contents

Postcard includes an illustration of a trowel with an inscription that states "This Trowel, the property of Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. 22, A.F.&A.M. was used by General George Washington September 18th, 1793, to lay the Corner Stone of the Capitol of the United States of America at Washington, D.C.".

Dates: circa 1930