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Author:
Unknown  Search this
Subject:
Rathbun, Richard 1852-1918  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)  Search this
United States National Museum  Search this
Natural History Building  Search this
Physical description:
Color: Black and White; Size: 9.5w x 7h; Type of Image: Event; Medium: Photographic print
Type:
Photographic print
Event
Date:
1905
Category:
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Notes:
There are similar photos in this location. The negative numbers that are listed on the pictures are: 19635, 19636
Summary:
Construction of the U.S. National Museum Building, now known as the National Museum of Natural History, with the laying of the first stone of the building on August 21, 1905. Lowest course, directly east of the North Pavilion. Richard Rathbun, Assistant Secretary in charge of the U.S. National Museum and Acting Secretary when this photograph was taken, can be seen in background, center.
Contained within:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 79, Box 9, Folder: 5 and Record Unit 562, Box 1
Contact information:
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
Topic:
Construction  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Museum buildings  Search this
Construction equipment  Search this
Construction workers  Search this
Stone  Search this
Building materials  Search this
Standard number:
19634 or MAH-19634
Restrictions & Rights:
No restrictions
Data Source:
Smithsonian Archives - History Div
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sic_8204