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The Doric columns in the Old Supreme Court chamber were monolithic marble. I hadn't expected the visual metaphor to be so literally applicable! https://www.ao
by nwiswell 3y ago
The Doric columns in the Old Supreme Court chamber were monolithic marble.
I hadn't expected the visual metaphor to be so literally applicable!
https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/buildings-grounds/capitol-building/senate-wing/old-supreme-court-chamber https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/buildings-grounds...
- thaumasiotes 3y agoYour link doesn't appear to mention any columns that aren't sandstone? It also doesn't say whether those columns were monolithic or not.
- nwiswell 3y agoPage 9 https://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/InteriorBrochureWebVersion_FINAL_May2022.pdf https://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/InteriorBrochureWebVer...