Title
Temple Of Invention: History Of A National Landmark,Used
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Along With The National Portrait Gallery, Occupies The Historic Patent Office Building, Reopening In 2006. One Of The Finest Neoclassical Structures In The World, Its Greek Revival Design Dates From 1836. Completed In 1867 As The Third Federal Building In Washington, Dc, This National Landmark Was Hailed By Walt Whitman As 'The Noblest Of Washington Buildings'. Several Important Early American Architects Were Involved In The Original Design Of The Building. Here Inventors Such As Alexander Graham Bell And Thomas Edison Obtained Title To Their Work. During The Civil War, It Served Initially As Temporary Barracks, Hospital And Morgue, And, In 1865, As The Site Of Abraham Lincoln'S Second Inaugural Ball. In 1958, The Smithsonian Acquired The Building, Saving It From Demolition. An Architectural Adaptation Gave It New Life, And In 1968 The Smithsonian American Art Museum Opened To The Public. The New Renovation Will Include A Glass Courtyard Atrium Designed By The
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.