The National Mall in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Arts and Industries Building
The red brick and Ohio sandstone structure was designed in a distinctive Victorian style by Washington architect Adolph Cluss for the firm of Cluss and Schulze in cooperation with Montgomery C. Meigs. It was intended to hose a variety of exhibitions and displays of collections in an adaptable environment.
By the end of the 19th century, the open flow of the original interior plan had been altered by the addition of an extensive system of balconies. Collections were moved from the Arts and Industries Building into newly completed Smithsonian museums as they opened: the National Museum of Natural History in 1911, the National Museum of History and Technology (now American History) in 1964, and the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.
The building was restored to its Victorian appearance for the nation's Bicentennial observance in
Marker series. This marker is included in the National Historic Landmarks marker series.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 53.321′ N, 77° 1.467′ W. Marker was in The National Mall, District of Columbia, in Washington. Marker was on Jefferson Drive SW, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Washington DC 20004, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Arts and Industries Building (a few steps from this marker); A Common Language (a few steps from this marker); The Modern Rose (a few steps from this marker); An Apple is a Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); Carousel on the Mall, Washington, D.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pluto Large Acanthus Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Before the National Air and Space Museum opened... (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The National Mall.
Also see . . .
1. Arts and Industries Building Gets a Little Love. Includes a good history of the building. (Submitted on August 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Wikipedia link for Adolf Cluss, the building's architect. (Submitted on August 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Adolf Cluss, architect.
Categories. • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings •
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2017. This page originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then. Last updated on October 9, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 9, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.