A favorite spot to visit here in Washington DC is the National Arboretum. It is truly spectacular all times of the year. One of the main attractions is the Capitol Columns, which are Corinthian in design and mounted in a formation on a hill. They were part of the original Capitol design and installed in 1828. However, when the Dome was completed in 1866 it was apparently was much larger than what was in the original design, and it didn't look right. Eventually an addition was completed on the east side to balance the design and these columns were removed in 1958. With the help of benefactors and an architect, they were moved at a later date to the Arboretum. This view shows how they look from afar in Fall...one of the best times to visit and walk around the historical installation.
