Fortunately, the present lantern, fitted in 1856, did not require the removal of the original railings.

The western platform has its original railing and modern lights.

Railings are a more restrained version of the original railings found on the platform.

The original railings were replaced with Jersey barriers at the time.

The steps have cast iron railings that have replaced the original wooden railing.

Some of the original wrought-iron railings are still used to partition fields at the hall.

In subsequent years, the urn-shaped balusters of the original railing have been replaced by solid concrete panels.

Part of the original railing and balcony floor where Washington was inaugurated are on display in the monument.

Old photographs, however, often exist showing the original railings.

Many of its features were carefully preserved during a 1989 rehabilitation, down to its original pedestrian railings.