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Sketch of Fort Shelby

Date: 1814
Description: Fort Shelby, built by the Americans during the War of 1812. In 1814 the fort surrendered to British forces led by Captain Andrew W. Bulger who renamed it F...
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Dorchester Fort

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Description: A view of Dorchester Fort, overrun with plants and trees. There is a man in the front seat of a carriage visible through a break in the wall.
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Logging Wheels

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Description: Two large logging wheels outside of Fort Algonquin, located off of US 21. The wheels sit to the right of a path, and in front of a small log structure. In ...
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Machine Gun Emplacement

Date: 1918
Description: A log constructed blockhouse for machine gun emplacement surrounded by trees. In front of the fortification are four men posed standing. They are possibly ...
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Machine Gun Emplacement

Date: 1918
Description: Exterior view of dugout machine gun emplacement. There is a solider standing outside on the left, while another man sits inside. The fortification appears ...
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Blockhouse No. 1

Date: 1918
Description: View looking up hill towards Blockhouse No. 1 that is constructed from timbers and earth. The fortification appears to be partially constructed into the to...
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Damaged Log Blockhouse

Date: 1918
Description: View of field with a damaged blockhouse constructed of logs, and a smaller outbuilding in the distance. It appears the roof of the fortification has sustai...

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