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The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education and research centers, created by the United States federal government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge". Founded on August 10,
The Smithsonian Institution Building in Washington, D.C., also known as "the Castle"
"The Castle" (built 1847) in April 1865.
"The Castle" on the National Mall: the institution's earliest building remains its headquarters.
The Smithsonian Institution area around the National Mall.
The Smithsonian Institution Building, more commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle or simply The Castle, is a building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., housing the Smithsonian Institution's
Smithsonian Institution
…a critical role as the US partner institution in early bilateral scientific exchanges with the Academy of Sciences of Cuba. 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…
Main façade of the Smithsonian Building
View facing northeast, 1864
A statue of Joseph Henry displayed in front of the building
East entrance to the building