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A Rare Look at the Smithsonian Castle in the 1860s – Thanks to Shorpy

Take a rare look at the Smithsonian Castle in the 1860s, thanks to the amazing photograph from Shorpy. This appears to be a photo we haven't yet seen!
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Drawing shows stables in the foreground and view of the city of Washington from southeast with the United States Capitol on the right, the White House in center background, and the Smithsonian castle and Washington Monument on the left.
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Thank you Shorpy for an amazing photograph. This appears to be a photo we haven’t yet seen.

Smithsonian Castle between 1860 and 1865
Smithsonian Castle between 1860 and 1865
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