Smithsonian Castle - Washington, DC
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N 38° 53.338 W 077° 01.561
18S E 324281 N 4306406
The Smithsonian Castle in Washington, DC, serves as the Smithsonian Institution's administrative headquarters.
Waymark Code: WMB9G1
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2011
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Building of the the
Smithsonian Castle began in 1847 by architect James Renwick, Jr. The Castle is built from red Seneca sandstone in the faux Norman style (a 12th-century combination of late Romanesque and early Gothic motifs). It is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, serves as the visitor center and is the home of the permanent exhibition
Smithsonian Institution: America’s Treasure Chest. It is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 8:30AM-5:30PM.
1000 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, DC