First Look: Inauguration Construction

Fencing installed around the construction zone at the Capitol Building.

The Capitol Police are responsible for security around the inaugural site. On January 20, several other agencies, including the Secret Service will maintain security around the ceremony and the parade.

Trailers for the contractors - including architects, engineers and the general contractor - situated on the lawn of the Capitol Building.

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These bleachers line the inaugural parade route, leading to the White House.

Bleachers in front of the Treasury Building, along Pennsylvania Avenue. This is the last building along the route before reaching the White House.

This \"intersection\" divides the grounds of the White House and the Treasury Building.

Parts for bleachers in front of the White House, still being assembled.

A view of the White House from in front of bleachers, still being built.

This is the jobsite for the Inaugural Viewing Stands.

The Inaugural Viewing Stand, where VIPs and others will be seated.

A view of the White House from the viewing stand jobsite.

A rare piece of political graffiti in the national capital.