On August 24 , 1814 , the British successfully took the city .
On August 24 , 1814 , the British successfully set fire to many of the recently completed buildings of the fledgling capital , including the North and South wings of the Capitol building .
On August 24 , 1814 , the British successfully took the city , and set fire to many of the recently completed buildings of the fledgling capital , including the North and South wings of the Capitol building .