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1. www.si.edu › castleSmithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) | Smithsonian ...

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   Feb 1, 2023 · Learn about the Smithsonian's first and oldest building, which opened in 1855 and has witnessed American and world history. Find out how to explore the Castle Collection online, join a live docent talk, and enjoy the rooftop gardens while the Castle is closed for renovations.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Smithsonian_InstitutionSmithsonian Institution Building - Wikipedia

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   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.

   • Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966
   • Architect: James Renwick, Jr.

   • Built: 1849–1855
   • Location: Washington, D.C.

3. washington.org › dc-guide-to › smithsonianThe Smithsonian Castle: Gateway to Museums | Washington DC

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   Learn about the history and legacy of the Smithsonian Castle, the iconic red building that houses the National Mall's 17 museums and the National Zoo. Find out how James Smithson, the British benefactor who left his fortune to create the Smithsonian Institution, influenced the city and the world with his vision of knowledge and science.

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5. artsandculture.google.com › story › an-architecturalAn Architectural Tour of the Castle from 1864 to Today

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   Smithsonian Castle Collection. Smithsonian Castle Postcard to Mabel Roper 1904 (1904) by Foster & Reynolds Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle. The Smithsonian Institution...

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   When did the Smithsonian Castle become a National Historic Landmark?

   • It was completed in 1855 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The Castle was the first Smithsonian building, designed by architect James Renwick Jr., whose other works include St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City and the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, also in Washington D.C.

   Smithsonian Institution Building - Wikipedia

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   What is inside the Smithsonian Castle?

   • The Smithsonian Castle houses the administrative offices of the Smithsonian. The main Smithsonian visitor center is also located here, with interactive displays and maps. Computers electronically answer most common questions. A crypt just inside the north entrance houses the tomb of James Smithson.

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   What is the 'castle' of the Smithsonian Institution Building?

   • North facade of the Smithsonian Institution Building (SIB), also known as the "Castle," from the northeast, before the fire of 1865, showing people on a path in front of the Castle and a flower-covered expanse along the Mall in front of the building.

   Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle

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   What is the Smithsonian Castle known for?

   • Over the years, the Castle has been home to the Smithsonian Institution Archives and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Today, the Castle houses the Institution's administrative offices and the Smithsonian Information Center.

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