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Published
February 19, 2013
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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Thank you Shorpy for an amazing photograph. This appears to be a photo we haven’t yet seen.
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Castle between 1860 and 1865
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