Ruins of Fort Morgan, Alabama

GLC05111.02.1357

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GLC#
GLC05111.02.1357-View header record
Type
Images
Date
1864/08/23
Title
Ruins of Fort Morgan, Alabama
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 carte de visite Height: 6.2 cm, Width: 10.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Image shows exterior wall of Fort Morgan. Heavy artillery damage is evident. Graphite inscription on verso "Aug. 23, 1864" "1.75--." Ink inscription on verso "Fort Morgan, at the entrance of Mobile Bay, Ala., showing the effects of Farragut's bombardment." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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