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Fort Jay

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A view of artillery and guns at Fort Jay, built in 1794 to defend Upper New York Bay. The New York cityscape is across the bay.

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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)02480

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FAA
Legacy ID
WHi 74481

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