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Harpers Ferry, Virginia, by Moonlight

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View of Harper's Ferry, showing the pontoon bridge and bridge (extreme left) which was destroyed in 1861.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1860-1869

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Wisconsin in the Civil War
Call Number
Album 14.13

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IV3
Legacy ID
WHi 69996

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