Renwick Gallery, Washington DC
The building that now houses the Renwick Gallery was originally the home of the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
The building that now houses the Renwick Gallery was originally the home of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. It was designed by James Renwick, Jr., and construction began before the Civil War. Near completion, it was used during the Civil War as a government warehouse, and construction was finally completed in 1874. By 1897, the Corcoran Gallery collection outgrew the space and relocated to a new building on 17th St. The building was transferred in 1965 to the Smithsonian Institution for use as an art gallery.
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Wed
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About Renwick Gallery
1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
+1 202-633-2850
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