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1784.a.13, 2(88)
- Record Id:
- 040-003227860
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003227822
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100026867937.0x000fa1
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- 1784.a.13, 2(88)
- Title:
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Ruins of Petersburg and Richmond Railroad Bridge, across the James. Photographer: Gardner, Alexander
- Scope & Content:
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Genre: War Photography
View showing the standing stone piers of the pier running across the James River, after its destruction by the retreating Confederate forces. The photograph is taken from the Richmond side: 'In the background are seen the heights of Manchester, on which the rebels erected earthworks to defend Richmond when General Butler was making demonstrations from Bermuda Hundreds. The river is shallow at this point, and obstructed by huge boulders, between which are holes where the water is quite deep, rendering the stream unfordable ... A new structure has been built on the piers since this photograph was made, and the trains now cross regularly. Many of the ruins along the river side have been removed. Handsome buildings are in progress of erection, and the cities of Richmond and Manchester are resuming their bustle of trade and improvement.'
- Collection Area:
- Printed Collections
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003227822
040-003227860 - Is part of:
- 1784.a.13, 2 : Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war. Vol. II. Photographer(s): Gardner, Alexander
1784.a.13, 2(88) : Ruins of Petersburg and Richmond Railroad Bridge, across the James. Photographer: Gardner, Alexander - Hierarchy:
- 032-003227822[0038]/040-003227860
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: 1784.a.13, 2
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Scripts:
- Not applicable
- Techniques:
- Albumen Print
Photograph
Photographic Print
Silver Printing-Out Paper Print - Start Date:
- 1865
- End Date:
- 1865
- Date Range:
- 1865
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Physical Characteristics:
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Dimensions: 174 mm x 227 mm
Format: Printed Book
Secondary Support: Card
- Material Type:
- Photographs
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Names:
- Gardner, Alexander, photographer, 1821-1882
- Subjects:
- American Civil War, 1861-65
Bridges
Military Campaigns and Battles
Rail Transport
Railway Bridges
Railway Buildings and Structures
Transportation
War Damage