Iconic Buildings In D.C. Get Facelifts

It has been a strange few weeks for iconic buildings in Washington, D.C. You've seen engineers rappelling down the Washington Monument and stone masons on the National Cathedral. Soon you'll see workers beginning the restoration of the Capitol Dome skirt — the lower level of the cast-iron dome. The Architect of the Capitol said the restoration will include repairing and restoring historic ironwork, sandstone and brick masonry. Work has been going on behind the scenes for several months, and scaffolding will be covered with a white scrim so it won't be so obvious. Most of the work will be done at night and on weekends to ensure minimal disruption to Congressional business, events and public tours.