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Smithsonian Castle

Located at 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560. on the National Mall in Washington, DC, Smithsonian Castle is the headquarters of the Smithsonian Institution. It is a Gothic Revival and Romanesque structure. The building was designed by James Renwick, Jr. and is built of red sandstone from Seneca, Maryland. It was also built fireproofed to protect against the risk of fire. Browse to our homepage here.

The Smithsonian building is comprised of two wings: the central portion and the east wing. The east wing was added in 1849 and was used as an office for the Secretary of Smithsonian. It was then fireproofed and the third and fourth floors were added. The central portion was a museum, and contained a lecture hall and a basement. The west wing was a library and reading room.

Smithsonian Castle was erected in 1855 and is a Gothic Revival and Romanesque building. It is made of red sandstone, which was quarried locally and transported along the C&O Canal to Washington. Aside from its architecture, the Castle has many features, including a garden in the back. The Castle contains a permanent exhibit about the Smithsonian Institution. It is home to the Smithsonian Visitor Center, which provides information about Smithsonian museums and the surrounding area. It also houses a 3D model of the Washington Mall.

When Smithsonian Castle was first built, it was planned to be a white marble building. However, a structural collapse of the partially completed work led to changes to the building’s design. The sandstone was later changed to Seneca red sandstone. It was less expensive than granite, and was also easy to work with. This stone hardened with exposure to the elements.

Smithsonian Castle was partially destroyed by fire in 1910. This left the Smithsonian with many important artifacts, including 200 oil paintings of Native Americans by John Mix Stanley. The Smithsonian also lost correspondence and correspondence about James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian Institution. In 1973, the chief curator disinterred the body of James Smithson.

The Smithsonian is one of the most visited museums in the United States, with an estimated 29 million visitors each year. The Castle offers visitors a wide variety of exhibits and interactive computer guides to help them learn about the Smithsonian’s mission and history. Aside from the museums, the Castle also offers a visitor center. Visitors can also view the Smithsonian’s panda cam.

The Smithsonian Castle is a popular tourist destination. It is also a popular working headquarters. Visitors can see artifacts from all of the Smithsonian museums. The Castle also features a garden and a lecture hall. Visitors can also take a tour of the Smithsonian’s library. The Castle is free to visit. It also has on-street parking. It is located on the southern edge of the National Mall. Visitors can also find maps of the surrounding museums.

Smithsonian Castle is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Located on the National Mall, the Castle is located near the United States Capitol building and Washington Monument. It is also located near the Smithsonian Metro station. Visitors can find free parking on Sundays. See more here.

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