West Wing and Range

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Photograph, 1862 Smithsonian Institution negative #82-3289

Photograph of the west side of the Smithsonian Institution Building looking east towards the United States Capitol. The dome of the Capitol was under construction, dating the photograph to 1862. A fence and small path encircled the Castle. The West Wing floor was rebuilt with fireproof materials and reconfigured in 1871.

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Photograph, 1900 Smithsonian Institution negative #82-3286

Exterior view of the south side of the West Wing and Range of the Smithsonian Institution Building dated 1900. The West Range connected the West Wing to the Main Building which was visible to the east. Skylights in the West Wing were replaced in 1893. The West Wing roof was rebuilt with fireproof materials in 1891.

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Photograph, 1964 Smithsonian Institution negative #73-9226

View of the north side of the West Wing and Range of the Smithsonian Institution Building in a photograph dated 1964 before the renovation. The West Range connected the West Wing with the Main Building and the North Tower. The northeast corner of the Freer Gallery of Art was visible in the background.

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Photograph, 1975 Smithsonian Institution negative #75-7102

Color photograph of the West Wing and Range of the Castle from the south dated 1975. The Octagon Tower and Northwest Tower were visible. A parking lot existed in the South Yard. In 1971 the West Wing was renovated into the Commons dining facility.

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