National Building Museum by Helen Betts

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24-Apr-2026

National Building Museum

We haven’t been here in ages but went to pick up something at the Smithsonian Craft Show. The building, completed in 1887, served as the Pension Building, housing the US Pension Bureau. It’s now a museum of architecture, design, engineering, construction and urban planning and is an interesting place to visit.

Right on schedule, posted earlier:

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Fong Lam		01-May-2026 06:18
A magnificent fine architecture beautifully captured with excellent perspective and clarity......V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		01-May-2026 05:11
Fantastic shot of this beautiful and impressive museum. V

Dennis Hoyne		01-May-2026 03:56
A fine shot of this lovely building!

Hank Vander Velde		01-May-2026 01:08
A beautiful building superbly capture and well composed image Helen.

Nirvan Hope		30-Apr-2026 16:59
Interesting architecture of repeated windows that could be boring, but isn't. because of the style.

Denise J T Lee		30-Apr-2026 15:46
This building itself is already a piece of art, so is your capture. ~VVVVV~

joseantonio		30-Apr-2026 13:04
very nice POV for a great view of this impressive museum.V

janescottcumming		30-Apr-2026 12:48
It’s a good looking building and you have photographed it wonderfully. V

Jeff Real		30-Apr-2026 12:09
What a gorgeous and elegant structure! This is a beautiful photograph! V