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      The Smithsonian Castle: Tragic Death, a Mystery, and Strange Occurrences

      • Date: March 29, 2016
      • Description: On this day in 1850, a young man was killed in the Castle, the first of four deaths to occur within its walls. William H. Page was working in the building, which was still under construction at the time, when he fell to his death.

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      See Here: 12/21/2009

      • Date: December 21, 2009
      • Creator: The Bigger Picture
      • Description: A daily photo highlight from Smithsonian collections. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="370" caption="Renwick Administrator Lloyd E. Herman (1972-1986), wearing a cummerbund made of leftover drapery material from the Grand Salon, examining woodworks of craftsman Wendell Castle at the opening of the Renwick Gallery, January 27, 1972, by Unknown photographer,

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    5. Exterior of the original Corcoran Gallery of Art (now Renwick Gallery) designed by architect James Renwick, Jr. The c. 1930s image shows the building when it served as the U.S. Court of Claims.

      Revisiting Renwick

      • Date: January 27, 2015
      • Creator: Mitch Toda
      • Description: While closed for renovations, here is a look at some historic images of the Renwick Gallery on the anniversary of its opening to the public.

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    7. A man stands and leans next to a painting. Another man holds a camera to his eye and points the camera at the leaning man.

      Tips and Lessons from the Opening of the Renwick Gallery

      • Date: June 11, 2019
      • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
      • Description: In the midst of Smithsonian's busy season, we’re providing tips for visitors through the lens of photographs from the opening of the Renwick Gallery in 1972.

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    9. A cat and her kittens.

      Staff Check-In: Befriending Kittens, Carving Ducks, and Perfecting the Art of the Biscuit

      • Date: July 14, 2020
      • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
      • Description: Nearly four months into Smithsonian’s extended telework period, we thought it would be fun to share which skills and hobbies have been getting us through this overwhelming time.

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