An aerial view of the Mall showing the "American Journey" pavilions built to house the Inaugural actvities. (Smithsonian Photo by Jeff Tinsley)

The structure of one of the pavilion buildings begins to take shape. (Smithsonian Photo by Jeff Tinsley)

The frame of one of the pavilions, frame the U.S. Capitol where the Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremonies take place. (Smithsonian Photo by Jim Wallace)

Workers building the pavilions on the Mall with the Washington Monument in the background. (Smithsonian Photo by Jim Wallace)





Construction on the Mall pavilions continued even during a Washington January snow storm. (Smithsonian Photo by Jim Wallace)






Construction workers continue putting the pavilions together in the snow. (Smithsonian Photo by Jim Wallace)





The towers of the Smithsonian Castle rise above the tops of the completed pavilions on the Mall. (Smithsonian Photo by Jim Wallace)