Thanks to Frank and Holly Hunt

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Smithsonian Institution Building

(Southside view from the Enid Haupt Garden)

Jefferson Drive at 10th Street, SW

Washington, DC 20560

Architect: James Renwick, Jr.

Completed in 1855

The red sandstone Smithsonian Institution Building, with it light crenelated towers, symbolizes the entire Institution to many visitors.  Popularly known as the "Castle", this building housed all the Smithsonian's operations when it opened in 1849.  Today, it houses the Smithsonian Information Center.  Administrative offices occupy the rest of the building.