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Construction for 2013 Inauguration Underway

Inauguration 2009

The Architect of the Capitol has begun work on the construction of the 2013 Presidential Inaugural stands.

Fencing has been erected around the construction site and there will be no access to the Member and staff entrance on the lower terrace. The West Front will be re-opened in mid-February 2013 following the inaugural activities and the removal of the stands. 
 
In preparation for the 2013 Inaugural, the AOC will oversee the construction of the inaugural platform, inaugural stands and media towers. During construction the West Front Fountain will be drained, filled with sand and wrapped securely to protect it from the platform construction that will take place above it. 
 
Over the months leading up to inauguration AOC staff will also install cabling and security fencing, set up chairs, spread mulch, build trash bins, help with way-finding, select and hang pictures in the VIP holding rooms, construct ramps, power trailers, distribute blankets and ponchos if necessary, lay carpet, adorn and decorate the Capitol with flags and bunting.
 
Building: 
United States Capitol
Status: 
Ongoing
Tags: 
Inauguration
inaugural