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THE COLOMBUS DOORS

The Columbus Doors, designed by American sculptor Randolph Rogers, were made as bronze twins and
stand imposingly at the east entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building since 1863. Each scene depicting the life of
Christopher Columbus is finely modeled. At the pinnacle is a bust of Columbus, surrounded by rays and oak
leaves, signifying his rising to glory. A running border is ornamented with Indian headdresses and emblems of
conquest, navigation, the arts and sciences, history, agriculture, and commerce. The four figures symbolizing
the continents of Asia, Africa, Europe, and America indicate the entire world's acknowledgement of Columbus's
accomplishment. Between the panels are sculpted heads of historians and others whose writings on Columbus's
voyage were the bases for the scenes depicted.

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The Basics

ARTIST
Randolp Rogers

MATERIALS

Bronze

YEAR

1863

DIMENSION

17 Feet Higt; 20,000 Pounds

LOCATION

Center Building East Portico
U.S. Capitol Building