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James Hoban's 1793 North Elevation
- Artist
- James Hoban
- Date of Work
- 1793
- Type
- Architectural Drawing
- Credit
- The Maryland Historical Society
James Hoban's 1793 North Elevation
James Hoban's 1793 north elevation drawing.
James Hoban's 1793 north elevation drawing reduced the building from three to two floors because of a concern that there was not enough stone at the government quarry to complete both the Capitol and President's House.
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