Fire in the Museum: The Smithsonian's First Building was Almost Destroyed 100 Years Ago Today
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PrintA newspaper story recalling the disastrous fire in the Smithsonian Institution Building or "Castle" in January of 1865.
Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography
Washington Star (Newspaper)
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
January 24, 1965