Smithsonian Institute Cog Railway with the Statue of Liberty

with the Statue of Liberty looming large in the foreground

first opened in 1855

returning it to its original condition by removing all traces of dust

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freeing the image of the wear and tear of time

Smithsonian Institute Cog Railway with the Statue of LibertyThe Smithsonian Institution Building, generally referred to as the Smithsonian Castle, was the first Smithsonian Museum Building. Construction was completed in 1855, and this stunning photograph was taken not long after that. We don't have the exact date it was taken, but we do know this vintage image was captured sometime between 1860 and 1880. Our team has digitally restored this historic image, repairing damage and correcting fading, to return the