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This photo provided by the Smithsonian Institution, is the earliest-known photo of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, taken in 1850, during the Castle’s construction and is the earliest-known image of the building. The photo of the Smithsonian Castle, the Smithsonian’s first building, is going on display to celebrate the institution’s 169th birthday. The Smithsonian says the photo went on display in the great hall of the Castle on Monday, which coincides with the day in 1846 that President James K. Polk signed legislation creating the institution. (Smithsonian Institution via AP)

This photo provided by the Smithsonian Institution, is the earliest-known photo of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, taken in 1850, during the Castle’s construction and is the earliest-known image of the building. The photo of the Smithsonian Castle, the Smithsonian’s first building, is going on display to celebrate the institution’s 169th birthday. The Smithsonian says the photo went on display in the great hall of the Castle on Monday, which coincides with the day in 1846 that President James K. Polk signed legislation creating the institution. (Smithsonian Institution via AP)

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