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Smithsonian Gardens

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An arts and entertainment in Washington, in the middle of things: 107 places within a five-minute walk. One of 303 arts & culture in Washington.

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On the National Register since 1966

Smithsonian Building

Smithsonian Building

Smithsonian Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966, and named a National Historic Landmark on Jan 12, 1965. It is significant for its science, architecture and invention at the national level. Its architecture is described as Norman Revival.

The Smithsonian Institution Building, more commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle or simply The Castle, is a building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., housing the Smithsonian Institution's administrative offices and information center. Built as the first Smithsonian museum building, it is constructed of Seneca red sandstone in the Norman Revival style (a recalling of a 12th-century combination of late Rom…

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107 places within a five-minute walk of Smithsonian Gardens.

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The nearest neighbor is Castle Café, 1 min walk away.

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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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