Just blocks from the US Capitol, President Grant laid the cornerstone of the church in 1869.

Just blocks from the US Capitol, President Grant laid the cornerstone of the church in 1869.

Typical condition of the cornice, prior to restoration

Typical condition of the cornice, prior to restoration

Newly rebuilt cornice

Newly rebuilt cornice

Typical condition of the cornice, prior to restoration

Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C.