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The Smithsonian's first
building, completed in 1855, popularly known as the Castle originally
housed “everything” and included a science museum, art gallery, lecture
hall, administrative offices and research laboratories. It is now
the administrative offices for the 16 Smithsonian museums. There is an
Information Center located here and there is also a Crypt Room holding the
tomb of James Smithson, an English scientist, and the man whose generous
donation of approximately $500,000 established the Smithsonian
Institution.
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