National Museum of the American Indian (U.S.) Search this
National Museum of the American Indian (U.S.) George Gustav Heye Center Search this
Physical description:
Number of Images: 1 ; Color: Black and White; Size: 8w x 5h; Type of Image: Interior; Medium: Photographic Print
Type:
Photographic print
Interior
Place:
New York
New York (N.Y.)
Date:
1991
Category:
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Notes:
For an additional view of the interior of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House, see SIA2011-1529.
Summary:
Interior of the George Gustav Heye Center of the National Museum of the American Indian in the Alexander Hamilton Customs House in New York City prior to its renovation. This view shows a rotunda with a fountain at the center and murals on the ceiling. The George Gustav Heye Center of the National Museum of the American Indian opened October 30, 1994. The 1907 Customs House is a Beaux Arts building designed by architect Cass Gilbert.