What a fascinating old drawing from 1846. This is the proposed design for the Smithsonian Castle,
![Proposed design for Smithsonian Institution Building by John Notman, north front elevation. It is a Gothic design with three stories, a central tower/cupola, crenellated embattlements, and symmetrical wings. The design was submitted for the competition sponsored by the Building Committee of the Board of Regents, December 23, 1846](https://ghostsofdc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2014/08/2002-10686.jpg)
Source: Smithsonian Archives
What a fascinating old drawing from 1846. This is the proposed design for the Smithsonian Castle,
Source: Smithsonian Archives