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Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at wars end, 1865 (b / w photo)
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Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at wars end, 1865 (b / w photo)
867772 Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at warAs end, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View through the smashed gatehouse into the inner parade-ground of Fort Moultrie on SullivanAs Island, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, at the conclusion of the Civil War in April 1865; old munitions are visible inside, stacked against its derelict hot-shot furnace. One of a stereographic pair of wet-collodion glass negatives, probably attributable to George N. Barnard, cleaned and repaired); Battlefields in Motion, Ltd.; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22458396
© Battlefields in Motion, Ltd. / Bridgeman Images
1860s 1861 65 1865 American Civil War Ammunition Armament Barnard Battlefields In Motion Bombardment Bombardments Burned Burnt Charleston Civil War Civil Wars Collodion Confederate Damage Damages Federal Fort Moultrie Fortifications Fortified Forts Gate Gatehouse Gates Glass Negative Guard House Library Of Congress Munitions Photographic Repair Photographic Restoration Rampart Repair Repaired Repairs Restoration Restorations Restored Sally Port Shelling South Carolina Stereograph Stereographic Pair Union Us Army War Between The States War Damage Wars Wet Collodion Charleston Harbor George Barnard Guardhouse Moultrie Scorch
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This print captures the haunting aftermath of war at the Sally-port of Fort Moultrie in South Carolina, taken by an American photographer in 1865. The image offers a glimpse into the inner parade-ground of the fort, revealing a scene of destruction and desolation. Through the smashed gatehouse, we see remnants of old munitions stacked against a derelict hot-shot furnace. The photograph is part of a stereographic pair of wet-collodion glass negatives, possibly attributed to George N. Barnard. It has been meticulously cleaned and repaired by Battlefields in Motion Ltd. , showcasing their expertise in photographic restoration. Charleston Harbor's significance during the Civil War is evident as scorch marks and damages from bombardments are visible throughout the fortification. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences that war inflicts upon historical landmarks. Despite its dilapidated state, there is hope for restoration as efforts have been made to repair this once vital stronghold. The gates stand open but damaged, symbolizing both vulnerability and resilience. This photograph not only documents history but also highlights America's turbulent past during one of its most defining conflicts -the American Civil War. It invites us to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought on both sides while reminding us that even amidst destruction, there is always potential for renewal and healing.
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