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  "id": 4987322,
  "title": "Smithsonian's 1881 building, closed in 2004, gets new life after $55m restoration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/smithsonians-1881-building-closed-in-2004-gets-new-life-after-55m",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T19:20:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/built-in-1881-and-closed-in-2004-over-structural-problems-a-smithsonian-building-restored-for-55-million-has-finally-been-chosen-for-a-permanent-new-life/articleshow/133690894.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Smithsonian Board of Regents has officially selected the Arts and Industries Building as the site for the National Museum of the American Latino, concluding a prolonged discussion regarding its permanent home on the National Mall. Once renovated and modernized, this historic structure, which dates back to 1881, will eliminate the need for congressional approval for a new venue. Notably, the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}