Smithsonian Institution Building - Raising of the Castle Spire

ID: SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-1626B]

Creator: Robinson, Albert J

Form/Genre: Black-and-white negatives

Date: 1970

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 15, Image No. OPA-1626B

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Summary

Raising of the replacement spire for the north tower of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle. The original was destroyed by the Castle fire of 1865.

Subject

  • Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
  • Smithsonian Institution Photographic Services Division
  • Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs

Notes

  • Digital contact sheet available.
  • Frame selection featured in "The Torch," May 1970.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 15, Image No. OPA-1626B

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1970
  • April 23, 1970

Restrictions & Rights

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Topic

  • Architecture
  • Construction projects
  • Buildings

Form/Genre

Black-and-white negatives

Local number

SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-1626B]

Physical description

35mm;

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