circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Confederate Fortifications

Image of constructed (wooden and earthen) fortifications built by Confederates. "Inscription on verso: "Conf. Fortifications." Numeric notation on verso: "1072."

GLC05111.01.0943

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Effect of the Yankee Drill on the Teaser

Image of what appears to be the effects of a Union torpedo on a southern ship. Inscription on verso: "Effect of Yankee Drill on the 'Teaser.'" Numeric notation on verso: "386."

GLC05111.01.0944

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: View of the Old Lacy House from the Old Wilderness Tavern

Image of the ruins of the Lacy House, where all that remains in this image is a foundation and part of a wall. A wooden structure to the left of the ruins remains intact, however. Inscription: "View of the Old Lacy House from the Old Wilderness Tavern." Inscription on verso: "Duplicate."

GLC05111.01.0945

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Major or Lieutenant Colonel in Union Army

Image of an unidentified Major or Lieutenant Colonel of the Union Army

GLC05111.01.0946

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: The crew of the Monitor

Twenty-one members of the crew of the Monitor on the deck. Inscription: "490. Crew of the Original 'Monitor' on Her Deck."

GLC05111.01.0947

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Admiral David Dixon Porter

Modern print of F.H. Meserve image of Admiral Porter, standing with right fist on right hip, in uniform pants and greatcoat.

GLC05111.01.0948

1865/04 ca.

Photograph

Title: Federal units standing for review, Lincoln's funeral parade, Washington D.C. [April 1865 ca.]

The armies of the Union stand according to unit, ready to be reviewed. Inscription on verso: "Review" [sic]. Numeric Notation on verso: "169." It is a wet day, the mud being clearly visible and the soldiers wearing their greatcoats. See GLC 5111.01.0705

GLC05111.01.0704

1865/04 ca.

Photograph

Title: Federal units standing for review, Lincoln's funeral parade, Washington D.C. [April 1865 ca.]

The armies of the Union, waiting to be reviewed. It is a wet day, the mud being clearly visible and the soldiers wearing their greatcoats. A regiment's state flag can be seen in the center of the image. Inscription on verso: "Review" [sic]. Numeric Notation on verso: "160."

GLC05111.01.0705

1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: A view looking up High Street, Georgetown. [1865 ca.]

A view down the dirt and cobblestoned High Street in Georgetown, in a commercial region of the city. Inscription on verso: "High Street, Georgetown 1865." Numeric Notation on verso: "159."

GLC05111.01.0706

1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: US Sanitary Commission in Washington D.C. [1865 ca.]

A view from across a wide dirt street at the United States Sanitary Commission, with twenty-five men standing in uniform in front of the building. Inscription on verso: "U.S. Sanitary Commission Wash." Numeric Notation on verso: "189."

GLC05111.01.0707

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: The Old Intelligencer Building, Washington D.C.

A view from the building across the street of the brick Intelligencer building. Sign on corner reads : "Books & [illegible]." Inscription on verso: "Old Intelligencer Building Washington." Numeric Notation on Back: "174."

GLC05111.01.0708

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C. with Capitol buidling in background.

A view of the Botanical Gardens, with the rotunda of the Capitol Building in the background. Inscription on verso: "Botanical Garden Washington." Numerical Notation: "168."

GLC05111.01.0709

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Examining passes at Georgetown Ferry, Mason's Island, Washington D.C.

The examination of a pass on the banks of the Potomac River, just before the Georgetown Ferry pier. One is docked along the river bank with an artillery gun, limber and crew. Another barge slowly crosses the river in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Examining pass, Georgetown Ferry." Numeric Notation on verso: "161 (1038)." Image identical to .0392. See GLC 5111.01.0392

GLC05111.01.0710

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: George Washington Statue in Richmond, Va.

Image of large George Washington equestrian statue. Inscription on verso: "Washington Statue Richmond." Numeric Notation on verso: "152."

GLC05111.01.0716

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Fifteen Federal Horse Artillery officers. [1861-1865 ca.]

Fifteen officers of the artillery, as indicated by the crossed cannon insignia on their hats, seated or standing in a rough half-moon. Caisson and limber in left background. Inscription on verso: "Group, Brigade Officers, Horse Artillery." Numeric notation on verso: "173(89)."

GLC05111.01.0711

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Fortress Monroe, as seen through a tree-lined, brick path. [1861-1865 ca.]

A tree-lined path, with a man near the middle of the path, leading to the large Fortress Monroe, Va. Inscription on verso: "Avenue Fortress Monroe." Numeric Notation on verso: "49."

GLC05111.01.0712

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Brick path inside Fortress Monroe, Va.

Man sitting to the left of the road, a boy standing against a tree, and two men and a boy sitting in the left middleground. "Ghost" image on far right--standing man [an effect that ocurred when a person was moving while the picture was being taken] with notations inscribed in top right corner. Incription on verso: "Avenue inside Fortress Monroe." Numeric notation on verso: "77."

GLC05111.01.0713

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Brick building in Richmond, Va.

A three-story brick building, partially obscured by trees, with a wooden fence behind a sidewalk on which a man sits. Inscription on verso: "Residence of J.C. Brecker Richmond, Va." Numerical Notation on verso: "41." Additional inscription on verso: "Ross Breckenridge 721-734 -residence."

GLC05111.01.0714

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Capitol Square, Richmond, Va.

Eighteen distinct people are visible, along with several "ghosted" people [an effect that ocurred when a person was moving while the picture was being taken]. Inscription on verso: "St Paul's Church Richmond." Numeric notation on verso: "13-1." Additional inscription on verso: 719-737 ST Pauls Church."

GLC05111.01.0715

April 1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: View looking west on Main Street in Richmond, Virginia.

Federal wagons parked on the right of the road and travelling up the road in the distance. Manure piles on left of road. Inscription on verso: "View on Main Street Richmond." Numeric Notation on verso: "153."

GLC05111.01.0717

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia.

A view of the Capitol Building in Richmond, from across a park. Soldiers relax on the grounds with stacked arms arranged in rows and errected small cooking fires. Inscription on verso: "View in Capitol Grounds, Richmond." Numeric notation on verso: "154."

GLC05111.01.0718

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Ballards Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.

A view down a dirt road at a five story brick building, with a brick walkway across the street to an unseen building. A sign on the right reads: "Hacks for Hire." Inscription on verso: "Ballard's Hotel Richmond, Virginia." Numeric Notation on verso: "158."

GLC05111.01.0719

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Steven's House in Centreville, Virginia.

Inscription on verso: "Mrs Stevens' House Centreville, Va." Numerical Notation on verso: "155." One black boy stands with a black man looking away from the camera in front of the house. Another black man stands on the porch. See GLC 5111.01.0721

GLC05111.01.0720

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Oblique view of Mrs [Alexander ?] Steven's House in Centreville, Virginia.

Inscription on verso: "Mrs Stevens' House Centreville, Va." Numerical Notation on verso: "36." See GLC 5111.01.0720

GLC05111.01.0721

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Ruins of bridge at Berlin, Virginia.

Image of river through Berlin, Virginia, which was spanned at one point by a bridge of which only the vertical pylons are remaining. In the foreground are several small houses bordering a road that crossed the bridge. Inscription on verso: "Ruins of Bridge at Berlin, Va." Numerical notation on verso: "30."

GLC05111.01.0722