Architectural History & Historic Preservation Division
Exhibitions:* The Bradley
and Hubbard Manufacturing Company * The Castle: A Tour of the Smithsonian Building in the 19th Century * The
McKenney & Hall Lithographs * Scientific Illustrators Artists in residence in the Castle * After the Splendor... * A Different Light:Photographs by Amy Boles of the rennovation of the Old Patent Office Bulding, Washington, DC. * Adolf Cluss: from Germany to America Shaping a Capital City Worthy of a Republic * An Idea Takes Flight The Samuel Pierpont Langley Memorial Plaque * Mr. Smithson Goes to Washington and the Search for a Proper Memorial
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Introduction:The Architectural History and Historic Preservation Division (AHHP) was organized in 1986 to act as curator of the Smithsonian's diverse campus of buildings. In this role, AHHP strives to foster a superior understanding of the heritage of the Smithsonian buildings through preservation, research, and education. The many activities of this division can be separated into three primary areas of responsibility: Architectural History--maintaining a collection of archival records related to the Institution's architectural history. Historic Preservation--using the architectural history as a base, the division is responsible for preservation of the Smithsonian's historic structures, many of which are local and national landmarks. Collections Management--supervising the maintenance of the Castle Collection of antique furnishings and art objects in use throughout many of the public spaces of the Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle. Contact us
Director: parks@si.edu (202).633.6567 Historic Preservation: ballaam@si.edu (202).633.6535 Architectural Historian Emeritus: fieldcy@si.edu (202).633.6539 Castle Collection Castle Collection Curator: stammri@si.edu (202).633.5166 Castle Collection Conservator: muldoonp@si.edu (202).633.5167 |
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Publications and Articles:
Books:The Castle, an Illustrated Adolf
Cluss Architect,
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