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elleng

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Sun Jan 8, 2023, 05:06 PM Jan 2023

Smithsonian 'Castle' on National Mall to close for 5-year restoration.

*The restoration is expected to take around five years, and will involve extensive repairs and upgrades throughout the building, the Smithsonian said in a statement Thursday.

From March onward, crews will work to overhaul the Castle’s roofing, stonework, infrastructure and more — but its iconic red sandstone exterior is here to stay.

https://wtop.com/dc/2023/01/smithsonian-castle-on-national-mall-to-close-for-5-year-restoration/?

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Smithsonian 'Castle' on National Mall to close for 5-year restoration. (Original Post) elleng Jan 2023 OP
Surprised MAGAts haven't stormed it to shut down science bucolic_frolic Jan 2023 #1
I've been there and it's long overdue kimbutgar Jan 2023 #2
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