Smithsonian Garden Shed
Item
Title
Smithsonian Garden Shed
Description
This shed stood south-east of the first Smithsonian building, now called the Castle. Smithsonian staff stored gardening and grounds keeping equipment used on the institution's grounds. This shed was removed in the 1870s when construction of the Arts and Industries Building began. Smithsonian staff require much larger facilities today, as they continue to landscape and maintain the grounds near all of the Institution's buildings on the Mall.
Source
Smithsonian Institution Archives. View original.
Date
1860
Coverage
1860-1889
Type
Ghost Sites
Extent
8 x 7 1/4 inches.
topic
everyday life
ghost mall
work & play