Smithsonian chief: closed Arts and Industries Building could become high-tech education center

Call to overhaul 1 of Mall’s oldest buildings

WASHINGTON – One of the oldest buildings on the National Mall, closed since 2004 because of structural problems, could become a high-tech education center for the Smithsonian Institution under a concept presented Monday.
Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough unveiled the draft plan for the 129-year-old Arts and Industries Building to … Read more »»».