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Fort Snelling block house, c1898. Creator: Unknown
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Fort Snelling block house, c1898. Creator: Unknown
Fort Snelling block house, c1898
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8 X 10 In Dry Plate Negative Fort Landmark Minnesota United States Of America National Historic Landmark Block House Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher Fort Snelling Fortifications William A Livingstone
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This 8 x 10 inch photograph, captured around 1898, showcases the imposing presence of Fort Snelling's block house in Minnesota, United States of America. The fort, established in 1820, is a significant historical landmark and a testament to the country's rich military history. The image, a dry plate or glass negative, was likely produced by an unknown photographer, possibly Edwin H. Husher or William A. Livingstone, both of whom were active in the late 19th century. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the fort's fortifications and the rugged terrain that surrounds it. Fort Snelling, situated along the banks of the Mississippi River, was a key strategic location for the U.S. Army during the 19th century. The fort's block house, a rectangular stone structure, served as a defensive bastion, housing soldiers and their families, as well as supplies. The photograph, now part of the collections at the Library of Congress, provides a valuable record of the fort's history and the era in which it played a crucial role in the development of the United States. The image's stark contrast and crisp details, typical of photography of the time, evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder, inviting viewers to imagine the stories that unfolded within the walls of this historic fortification.
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