The National Statuary Hall in the Capitol, initially built as a chamber for the House of Representatives, and a fine example of Greek Revival Architecture, has a parabolic reflecting ceiling. It is said that the desk of John Quincy Adams' desk happened to be where he could overhear conversation from several points in the room, hence it got its nickname as the Whispering Hall. After 50 years of use the room could no longer hold the House and it was decided that it would be a hall where great Americans were honored. Each state has up to two statues in the Capital.