National Museum Building Construction Records
These records, together with record units 80, 81, and 187 contain full documentation of construction of the 1911 National Museum Building, from internal planning and contracts to construction details and costs. Rathbun prepared a history of the museum construction, which was published as A Descriptive Account of the Building Recently Erected for the Departments …
National Museum Building Construction Records
These records, together with record units 79, 81, and 187 contain full documentation of construction of the 1911 National Museum Building, from internal planning and contracts to construction details and costs. Rathbun prepared a history of the museum construction, which was published as A Descriptive Account of the Building Recently Erected for the Departments …
National Museum Building Commission Records
These records fully document the construction of the 1881 National Museum Building; included are fiscal records, specifications, bids and contracts, correspondence with the architects, and records of the Building Commission itself, including minutes of meetings. See also record unit 92.
Construction Records
These records were sampled from a larger body of records related to construction of the National Museum Building (now the Natural History Building) between 1903 and 1911.
Project Files
This accession consists of project files for restoration and renovation projects on the Cooper-Hewitt Museum building (Carnegie Mansion), the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, and the Renwick Gallery of Art building. Materials include correspondence, contracts, specifications, architectural drawings, photographs, and information pertaining to contractors …
Records
The National Museum Building Construction Records, 1894 - 1919 (bulk 1903 - 1911), document the process and methods used to construct the National Museum Building that is now known as the National Museum of Natural History. These records primarily refer to the management of the construction aspects of the project, documenting specifications for services and supplies …
Website Records
This accession consists of the Architectural History and Historic Preservation Division (AHHP) section of the Smithsonian Institution's website as it existed on November 1, 2019. AHHP is a division of Smithsonian Facilities that is responsible for the curation of the Smithsonian's diverse campus of buildings and for fostering an understanding of the …
Slide Sets
This accession consists of slide sets created by the Office of Printing and Photographic Services. Images depict museum buildings, collections, and research. These sets were sold in the museum shops.
Smithsonian Building Architectural Drawings
This accession consists of two drawings: (1) cross section of center and east range of the Smithsonian building and (2) plan of west end of main hall of the Smithsonian building.
Project Files
This accession consists of contractors' reports for Office of Design and Construction Project No. 8236101, Renwick Gallery facade restoration (ATEC Job No. 31-32553).
