Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
WEBAbout. Completed in 1855, the Castle is our signature building. The Castle closed Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, for its first major renovation in more than 50 years. But even when the Castle is closed, you can plan your Smithsonian visit at our Virtual Visitor Center and explore the Castle online.
Smithsonian Institution Building - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 38°53′19.49″N 77°1′33.59″W. View facing northeast, 1864. The Smithsonian Institution Building, more commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle or simply The Castle, is a building on the National Mall housing the Smithsonian Institution 's administrative offices and information center.
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
WEBDid you know that the Castle is the Smithsonian’s first and oldest building? It first opened its doors in 1855 and has witnessed countless moments in American and world history. The Castle closed February 1, 2023, for its first major renovation in more than 50 years.
Smithsonian Institution - Wikipedia
WEBThe Smithsonian Institution area around the National Mall. Construction began on the Smithsonian Institution Building ("the Castle") in 1849. Designed by architect James Renwick Jr., its interiors were completed by general contractor Gilbert Cameron. The building opened in 1855.
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) | Facilities
WEBFacilities. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) URL. https://www.si.edu/Museums/smithsonian-institution-building. Year. Completed in …
Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle
WEBThe Smithsonian Institution Building, popularly known as the "Castle," was designed by architect James Renwick, Jr. The building is constructed of red sandstone from Seneca Creek, Maryland, in the Norman style (a 12th-century combination of late Romanesque and early Gothic motifs).
Architectural History of the Smithsonian Institution Building, 1846
WEBCategory. Chronology of Smithsonian History. Ewing, H., & Ballard, A. (2009). A guide to Smithsonian architecture. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books. Summary. Construction began on the Smithsonian Institution Building better known as the Castle in 1846.
Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle
WEBThe Smithsonian Institution’s first building, the Castle, was designed by architect James Renwick. Until 1881, it housed all aspects of Smithsonian operations, including research, administration, lecture and exhibit halls, library, laboratories, collections storage, and living quarters for the Secretary.
The Smithsonian Castle: Gateway to Museums | Washington DC
WEBHome. The Smithsonian Castle: Gateway to Museums & History. At the National Mall’s iconic red building, learn about Smithsonian museums and the man behind them. As of Feb. 1, 2023, The Castle has closed for a multi-year renovation. For more information, visit the Castle's webpage. @pinkie925. Brit benefactor and an American castle.
The Smithsonian Building | Smithsonian Institution Archives
WEBchemical laboratory. natural history laboratory. science museum. A building that housed the multiple functions such as Congress had assigned to the Smithsonian Institution did not exist in the United States in 1846.
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