Henry C. and Johanna Knab Koch | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Henry C. and Johanna Knab Koch

Henry C. and Johanna Knab Koch | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Henry C. Koch and his wife, Johanna Knab Koch, pose for a formal studio portrait. Henry C. Koch was a German born architect that designed many Wisconsin schools, court houses and other public buildings. In 1862, at the age of 20, he enlisted in the 24th Wisconsin Infantry. By the next year his knack for drawing maps had been discovered and he became one of General Philip Sheridan's topographical engineers.
DESCRIPTION
Henry C. Koch and his wife, Johanna Knab Koch, pose for a formal studio portrait. Henry C. Koch was a German born architect that designed many Wisconsin schools, court houses and other public buildings. In 1862, at the age of 20, he enlisted in the 24th Wisconsin Infantry. By the next year his knack for drawing maps had been discovered and he became one of General Philip Sheridan's topographical engineers.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:100176
Creation Date: 1867
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Name File
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:digital file
Original Format Number:1201000507
Original Dimensions:3175 X 4153 pixels
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Loaned for scanning by Beverly Koch, granddaughter of Henry C. Koch. 7 of his notebooks are part of the archives collection, Mss 1086
SUBJECTS
Dresses
Shoes
Suits (Clothing)
Chairs
Draperies
Furniture
Books
Civil War, 1861-1865
Beards
Couples
Indoor photography
Men
Portrait photography
Women
Studios and dark rooms
Architects

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