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Learn about the agency that preserves and maintains the historic buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill. Find stories, projects, expertise and contact information on the official website.
- Explore the Capitol Campus
Our mission centers on our stewardship of the structures and...
- What We Do
Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving...
- About Us
We support our prestigious occupants in their critical...
- Art
Architect of the Capitol employees are responsible for the...
- Buildings & Grounds
The U.S. Capitol was built atop Jenkins' Hill, now often...
- Capitol Hill Facts
Construction of the U.S. Capitol began in 1793 and has been...
- Explore the Capitol Campus
The Ohio Statehouse is the state capitol building and seat of government for the U.S. state of Ohio. The Greek Revival building is located on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus. The capitol houses the Ohio General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Architect of the Capitol is responsible to Congress and the Supreme Court for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of 17.4 million square feet (1,620,000 m 2; 400 acres; 162 ha) of buildings and more than 553 acres (224 ha) of land throughout Capitol Hill.
Ohio Statehouse 1 Capitol Square Columbus, Ohio 43215-4275 The Ohio Statehouse is located in the center of downtown Columbus, at the corner of Broad and High Streets. Phone
Serving Congress and the Supreme Court, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the builder and steward of the landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill. Our staff preserves and maintains the historic buildings, monuments, art and inspirational gardens on the Capitol campus.
The monuments and statues on Capitol Square depict the values, ideals and desires of the Ohioans who commissioned and designed them. The Ohio General Assembly has used the Ohio Statehouse since 1857. Quick Links
Its Greek Revival Doric architecture, and its setting in Capitol Square, give the impression of permanence, elegance and grandeur deserved by the original State Legislature who passed a law on January 26, 1838 to build the new Statehouse. The cornerstone of the Ohio Capitol was laid July 4, 1839.
