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Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia
867763 Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia, helping guard the Aqueduct Bridge, c.1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Haggerty was a small supplementary outwork of Fort Corcoran, constructed in May 1861 with a perimeter of 128 yards and emplacements for 4four guns, it was designed to bring under fire the slope south of Fort Corcoran, which could not be seen from therea supplementary defense to protect the Aqueduct Bridge leading across the Potomac River into Washington, DC. This blockhouse must have stood near the intersection of modern Wilson Boulevard at North Arlington Ridge Road in Arlington, Virginia, and was probably photographed early on a chilly spring morning in 1862 (when Barnard and Gibson are known to have been in partnership). This vView looking looks eastward over the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and Potomac River toward the national capital; the dome of the Naval Observatory and incomplete Washington Monument are faintly visible in the far distance.); Battlefields in Motion, Ltd.; American, out of copyright
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This print captures a historic moment in American history. The image showcases a blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia, during the Civil War era. This fortified structure played a crucial role in guarding the Aqueduct Bridge, which connected Virginia to Washington, DC. Constructed in May 1861 as an extension of Fort Corcoran, this small supplementary outwork featured emplacements for four guns and had a perimeter of 128 yards. Its purpose was to bring under fire the slope south of Fort Corcoran that could not be seen from there. Located near the intersection of modern Wilson Boulevard at North Arlington Ridge Road in Arlington, Virginia, this blockhouse stood as a testament to the strategic importance of protecting vital transportation routes during wartime. The photograph itself is believed to have been taken early on a chilly spring morning in 1862 by an unknown American photographer or photographers Barnard and Gibson who were known to have worked together during that time period. From its vantage point looking eastward over the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and Potomac River towards Washington, DC, faint glimpses can be seen of iconic landmarks such as the dome of Naval Observatory and incomplete Washington Monument. Preserved within a private collection today but available for public viewing through Battlefields in Motion Ltd. , this evocative image transports viewers back to an era defined by conflict yet also marked by resilience and determination.
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