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Author:
Unknown  Search this
Subject:
Cluss, Adolph 1825-1905  Search this
United States National Museum  Search this
Arts and Industries Building  Search this
Physical description:
Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 4h; Type of Image: Architectural; Medium: Photographic print
Type:
Photographic print
Architecture
Date:
1877
Category:
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Notes:
Neg. #1322 is blurry, use 97-3390.
Summary:
Preliminary drawing by Cluss and Daniel of the exterior of a "proposed annex of the Smithsonian Building for the accommodation of the Centennial Exhibit Donation." or better known as the United States National Museum, now the Arts and Industries Building. Cluss and Daniel were business partners from 1876 to 1878. They submitted plans for the SI Bldg Annex in 1976 as well as early plans for the A&I Building.
Contained within:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 32, Folder: 1
Contact information:
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
Topic:
Architecture  Search this
Architectural drawing  Search this
New Museums  Search this
Daniel, Frederick  Search this
Museum buildings  Search this
Standard number:
97-3390 or 1322
Restrictions & Rights:
No restrictions
Data Source:
Smithsonian Archives - History Div
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sic_10207