circa 1861-1865

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Government blacksmith shop. [Washington] [1861-1865 ca.]

A man, small black child and a dog pose in the center of the image. The blacksmith shops and horses are in the background. Men work with horses on the left side of the image. Washington became a major center for army services during the war. Numerous government repair shops [some massive in size] employing hundreds of skilled and unskilled workers were established to keep the armies running.

GLC05111.01.0221

circa 1861-1865

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Ambulance Corral with uncovered ambulances. [1861-1865 ca.]

The image shows a large number of uncovered ambulances parked behind a fence. A group of barracks-like buildings, perhaps repair shops or garages, are shown in the middle of the image with houses and other buildings in the distance. Pencil inscription on recto: "Ambulance Corral." See GlC 5111.01.0216

GLC05111.01.0215

circa 1861-1865

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Pumphouse at Camp Nelson. [1861-1865 ca.]

Image of a large, elevated, multi-story structure. Three people look out a window on the top level. A man stands on a landing near the top. The building is located on the side of a cliff or steep incline. A set of wooden pipes run down the hill. A lift or elevator track runs up the steep hill. Camp Nelson was a recruiting and training station for Federal soldiers during the war. See GLC 5111.01.0218. Written at Fort Nelson.

GLC05111.01.0217

circa 1861-1865

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Distant view of pump house at Camp Nelson. [1861-1865 ca.]

Image of the pumphouse and the hill behind it. The photo appears to have been taken from an elevated position. Water or steam shoots out of spouts at the top and bottom of the pumphouse. A man can be seen standing on an uncompleted platform next to the elevated structure. Camp Nelson was a recruiting and training station for Federal soldiers during the war. See GLC 5111.01.0217. Written at Fort Nelson.

GLC05111.01.0218

circa 1861-1865

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Reservoir at Camp Nelson. [1861-1865 ca.]

Large squared reservoir rises from the ground surrounded by a picket fence. Several buildings and a small tower located behind the reservoir. Three soldiers lean on the fence in front of the reservoir and several more are sitting in a shelter overlooking the reservoir. Camp Nelson was a recruiting and training station for Federal soldiers during the war. Written at Fort Nelson.

GLC05111.01.0219

circa 1861-1865

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Army wagon pulled by two horses near building on river.

Three men sit in the wagon on what appear to be coiled hoses. There are people standing near the building and an unhitched wagon at far end of the building.

GLC05111.01.0220

circa 1861-1865

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Capt[ain]s Restieaux and Santingen with families. [1861-1865 ca.]

Title taken from pencil inscription on recto. Two families posed in yard in front of porch. Image shows two middle aged men, one young woman, two middle aged women, three young girls, and two young boys.

GLC05111.01.0222

1864 ca.

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Refugee home, Camp Nelson, KY. [1864 ca.]

Image of a dirt street with small white homes lining both sides. The street goes uphill and many of the homes have fences around the front yard. All of the people in the photo are African-American. A group of six children stand in the middle of the street in the foreground. Camp Nelson was a recruiting and training station for Federal soldiers during the war. Written at Fort Nelson.

GLC05111.01.0213

1864 ca.

Guesner, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: General view of refugee homes, barracks, and tents [Camp Nelson]. [1864 ca.]

View of buildings in the distance with wooded hill in the foreground. Larger buildings to the left side of the image. Most of the structures have a uniform appearance. Tents can be seen throughout the camp. Camp Nelson was a recruiting and training station for Federal soldiers during the war.

GLC05111.01.0214