PETITION OF FRANKLIN WEBSTER SMITH FOR THE SITE OF THE OLD N IBD

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This historical document, 'Petition Of Franklin Webster Smith For The Site Of The Old Naval Observatory For The National Galleries Of History And Art,' details a proposal for the establishment of national galleries devoted to history and art at the close of the 19th century. Authored by Franklin Webster Smith, the petition outlines the vision for these galleries, specifically advocating for their placement on the site of the Old Naval Observatory.The accompanying 'Descriptive Handbook Of The Hall Of The Ancients Constructed For Promotion Of Said Galleries According To Design Annexed' provides insights into the architectural design and intended purpose of the proposed ?Hall of the Ancients,? a key feature of Smith?s ambitious project. This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and artistic aspirations of the era, reflecting a desire to create a significant national institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing historical artifacts and artistic masterpieces.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.