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Archive Reference (shelfmark) 1784.a.13, 2 Subject Canals Level [40] File

1. 1784.a.13, 2(87)

Reference (shelfmark):
1784.a.13, 2(87)
Title:
Dutch Gap [Canal]. James River, Va., March, 1865. Photographer: Reekie, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: War Photography View looking along the cutting of the canal: 'The Dutch Gap Canal was cut across a narrow neck of land on the James River, eight miles in a direct line from Richmond. The object of this work was to save about seven miles of river navigation, by uniting two different point...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mar 1865
Extent:
1 item

2. 1784.a.13, 2(92)

Reference (shelfmark):
1784.a.13, 2(92)
Title:
View on canal, near Crenshaw's Mill, Richmond, Va., April, 1865. Photographer: Gardner, Alexander
Scope & Content:
Genre: War Photography View looking along the canal towards a stone bridge and burnt-out buildings beyond: 'The principal object in this picture is the ruin of what was once one of the finest flour mills in the country. Haxall's Mill had a floor surface of eight acres, and a water-power that ne...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Apr 1865
Extent:
1 item