Joseph Henry statue on National Mall in front of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle.
The statue of Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian (1846-1878) in front of the Smithsonian Institution Building, the “Castle” faces the Mall. The statue originally faced the Castle. However, in 1965 Secretary S. Dillon Ripley had it turned to face the Mall. The Castle is covered with ivy. “Smithsonian Institution” is enscribed above the Carriage Porch.
Author
Bounds, A. Pierce
Also see Record Unit 371, Box 4, Folder: February 1984.
From 35mm black and white negative.
Also see Record Unit 371, Box 4, Folder: February 1984.
From 35mm black and white negative.
