These mysterious columns in downtown DC used to guard the US Capitol

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These mysterious columns in downtown DC used to guard the US Capitol

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In the heart of downtown D.C., three identical columns stand upright, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.

You would never guess these pillars used to stand guard over one of the District’s most important buildings 鈥� if you notice them at all.

In today鈥檚 episode of “Matt About Town,” 海角社区app’s Matt Kaufax heads to 15th Street and Constitution Avenue to learn the story behind the original U.S. Capitol pillars.

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Matt Kaufax

If there's an off-the-beaten-path type of attraction, person or phenomenon in the D.C. area that you think more people should know about, Matt is your guy. An award-winning reporter for 海角社区app, he's always on the hunt for stories that provide a unique local flavor鈥攁 slice of life if you will.