Postcard of the Smithsonian Castle and Henry Statue

Summary

Postcard of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or "Castle," and the statue of Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian. Trees cover the grounds. The card is addressed to Mr. R.L. Campbell, with a short message for him: "Am having a fine trip. Wish you were here. We would have some fun together-- Herbert". The card is postmarked May 6, 1909.

Subject

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 (1846-1878).
• The postcard was made in Germany.
• This postcard is located in Accession 11-271, which is part of Record Unit 95.

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 84, Folder: 25

Contact information

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

Date

May 6, 1909

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Topic

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

Place

Washington (D.C.)

Form/Genre

• Postcard
• Paper

ID Number

SIA2011-2299 (front) and SIA2011-2300 (back)

Physical description

Number of Images: 2; Color: Color; Size: 5.375w x 3.5h; Type of Image: Postcard; Medium: Paper

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