Any excuse for cake: it’s the anniversary of our groundbreaking! 🥳#OnThisDay 1879, @smithsonian broke ground for a National Museum inspired by the grand expo halls, explore more @SmithsonianArch: https://t.co/4jFMNxPHhz pic.twitter.com/lYr7mvbK4p
— Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building (@SmithsonianAIB) April 17, 2021
In all the years I worked in this building, we never celebrated this anniversary.