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Architecture: Smithsonian Institution by James
Renwick, Jr.
Crayon on board
Artist: Walter
DuBois Richards
Art director: Bradbury Thompson
First day of issue: October 9, 1980
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The original Smithsonian Institution building, known
as the Castle, has appeared three times on U.S. postage.
A 1946 stamp celebrated the centennial of the Institution,
and a 1996 stamp marked the sesquicentennial. This 1980
stamp took a different approach, recognizing the building
itself as an American treasure while also honoring the
genius of its architect, James Renwick, Jr. |
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