Results for "Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)"
The Little Aquarium That Could
- Date: June 23, 2022
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: It's National Zoo and Aquarium Month! Let's explore the early days of the National Aquarium and its commitment to the promotion of marine science and aquaculture.
Sneak Peek 2/16/2015
- Date: February 16, 2015
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Division of Graphic Arts exhibit in Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle, with the statue of George Washington, sculpted by Horatio Greenough, in the background, MAH-37158B.
The Tractors are Coming
- Date: February 5, 2019
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Revisit the Tractorcade on its 40th anniversary.
Sneak Peek: 4/4/2012
- Date: April 4, 2012
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle.
Sneak Peek 8/15/2012
- Date: August 15, 2012
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Renovation of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle.
Sneak Peek 10/14/2019
- Date: October 14, 2019
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: U.S. Capitol building as seen from the tower of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle, with Baltimore and Potomac railroad station and tracks in view, circa 1880, SIA RU000095, SA-197.
Celebrating 120 Years of the Smithsonian’s Photographic History Collection
- Date: July 14, 2016
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Did you know that the Smithsonian Institution has been collecting “specimens” related to the history of photography since photography was still considered a new technology? Learn about the evolution of our photography collection!
Sneak Peek 8/4/2014
- Date: August 4, 2014
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Office in East Range of Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle
Sneak Peek 3/9/2020
- Date: March 9, 2020
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Construction of Freer Gallery Art, November 1, 1916, with Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle, in view, SIA RU000095, SIA_000095_B38A_F20_005.
Sneak Peek 10/23/2017
- Date: October 23, 2017
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Exterior of the Air and Space Building located in the South Yard of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle, 76-3339.
Sneak Peek 3/4/2019
- Date: March 4, 2019
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Information volunteers answer telephone calls in the Great Hall of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle, SIA RU000371, 78-18876-20A.
Spotlight: Henry Joseph Horan, Superintendent of Buildings
- Date: July 29, 2021
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: A closer look at staff member Henry Horan (1838-1896), who held several positions at the Smithsonian, including janitor, watchman, and superintendent of buildings, during his long career at the Institution.