Object Details
Author
B.S. Reynolds Co. Washington, DC
Subject
Henry, Joseph 1797-1878
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 (term 1846-1878).
#R-2899.
Summary
Postcard with a view of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or "Castle" and statue of first Smithsonian Secretary Joseph Henry. A red car and several people are in front of the "Castle," near the statue, and a person is sitting under the tree on the right. On the message side there is a printed note about the Smithsonian: "The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 by the generosity of James Smithson, 'for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.' Its purpose is to stimulate, encourage and reward scientific investigation and study." Other than the printed note, the message side is blank.
Contained within
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 32, Folder: 9
Contact information
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
Date
circa 1907-1914
Standard number
SIA2013-07202 (front) and SIA2013-07203 (back)
Restrictions & Rights
No restrictions
Type
Postcard
Paper
Physical description
Number of Images: 2; Color: Color; Size: 5.25w x 3.375h; Type of Image: Postcard; Medium: Paper
Place
Washington (D.C.)
Data Source
Smithsonian Archives - History Div
Topic
Postcard
Museum buildings
Buildings
Architecture--Washington (D.C.)
Record ID
siris_sic_13788