January
Apr 17 Construction Begins on the Arts and Industries Building
Year:
1879
Month:
april
Day:
17
Date:
Thu, 1879-04-17
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Ground is broken for construction of the U.S. National Museum building, now the Arts and Industries Building. Concrete foundations are begun on April 29th and the brick-work of the walls on May 21st. The main walls will be completed by November 1st.