Postcard of the Smithsonian Institution Castle

Summary

Postcard with a view of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or "Castle" and statue of first Smithsonian Secretary Joseph Henry. A red car and several people are in front of the "Castle," near the statue, and a person is sitting under the tree on the right. On the message side there is a printed note about the Smithsonian: "The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 by the generosity of James Smithson, 'for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.' Its purpose is to stimulate, encourage and reward scientific investigation and study." Other than the printed note, the message side is blank.

Subject

• Henry, Joseph 1797-1878
• Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)

Category

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Notes

• The Smithsonian Institution Building, or "Castle" was designed by architect James Renwick, Jr. Construction was completed in 1855. The statue out front is of Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian (term 1846-1878).
• #R-2899.

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 32, Folder: 9

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

circa 1907-1914

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Topic

• Postcard
• Museum buildings
• Architecture--Washington (D.C.)
• Architecture
• Buildings

Place

Washington (D.C.)

Form/Genre

• Postcard
• Paper

ID Number

SIA2013-07202 (front) and SIA2013-07203 (back)

Physical description

Number of Images: 2; Color: Color; Size: 5.25w x 3.375h; Type of Image: Postcard; Medium: Paper

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