Old Capitol Prison
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| Opened | December 8, 1815 |
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| Battles and wars | American |
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| Owners | Federal government of the United States |
| Demolished | 1929 |
| In use | 1861–1867 |
| Occupants | Union Army |
| Confederate States of America | |
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| ID | 2212673 |
About Old Capitol Prison
The Old Brick Capitol in Washington, D. C. , served as temporary Capitol of the United States from 1815 to 1819. The building was a private school, a boarding house, and, during the American Civil War, a prison known as the "Old Capitol Prison. "