Roche, Thomas C., fl. 1861-1865 View of Linchburg Canal near Rocketts [Richmond, VA]. [1864 ca.]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0287 Author/Creator: Roche, Thomas C., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: 1864 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 40 cm, Width: 29.9 cm Order a Copy
Canal runs through the center of the image. On the right hand sign, small boats are docked at the landing. A group of men sit in the first boat. In the right center of the image, further off in the background, burnt out buildings are visible. The Capitol building and a church spire can also be seen in the distance. On the left, a barge rests in dry dock.
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