When did construction of the Capitol Visitor Center begin?
Actual construction work began in 2002 after a major reassessment of the project following the events of September 11. Excavation of the East Front Plaza began in August, 2002. In the fall of 2003, excavation was essentially complete and build-up of the Visitor Center structure began. In July 2008, the Architect of the Capitol’s Fire Marshal issued a Certificate of Occupancy allowing for personnel to begin occupying the facility.
