Construction of the United States National Museum Building

ID: SIA RU000079 [SIA2009-1923]

Creator: United States National Museum

Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: 1908

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 79, Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum, National Museum Building Construction Records, Image #SIA2009-1923

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Summary

Construction of the United States National Museum, now known as the National Museum of Natural History, July 8, 1908. The exterior walls are almost to their full height, but there are no windows. Building materials are on the ground.

Subject

  • United States National Museum
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)

Notes

  • See also number 20824
  • Caption taken from image number 20821.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 79, Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum, National Museum Building Construction Records, Image #SIA2009-1923

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1908
  • July 8, 1908

Restrictions & Rights

  • No restrictions. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by the Smithsonian Institution Archives. Contact SIA Reference Staff for further information (email photos@si.edu)
  • No Known Copyright Restrictions

Topic

  • Museum buildings
  • Smithsonian buildings

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RU000079 [SIA2009-1923]

Physical description

Gelatin silver prints; 8w x 10h