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West Point

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A view of West Point from Garrison, New York, across the river. The military academy was designed in l778, and was built on the bank of the Hudson River. Caption reads: "West Point, Seen from Garrison, N.Y."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)02489

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EXH
Legacy ID
WHi 74565

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