Fort Snelling Collection

FORT SNELLING. Changing of the guard at the Fort Snelling block house on the banks of the Mississippi River. Photograph, late 19th century

Ft. Snelling, view from up the Minnesota, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Ft. Snelling, view from up the Minnesota, between 1880 and 1899

View down the Mississippi from Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
View down the Mississippi from Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1880 and 1899

Fort Snelling block house, c1898. Creator: Unknown
Fort Snelling block house, c1898

Fort Snelling watch tower, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Fort Snelling watch tower, between 1880 and 1899

Fort Snelling, Minnesota, c1898. Creator: Unknown
Fort Snelling, Minnesota, c1898

Old block house, Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Old block house, Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1900 and 1910

View of Fort Snelling, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
488229 View of Fort Snelling, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Thomas, Edward K. (1817-1906); 68.58 x 86.36 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Fort Snelling, 1873 (w / c, pencil & gouache on tracing paper)
6314998 Fort Snelling, 1873 (w/c, pencil & gouache on tracing paper) by Bonheur, Rosa (1822-99); 24.1x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Transatlantic Sketches, the Mississippi River (engraving)
1609468 Transatlantic Sketches, the Mississippi River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transatlantic Sketches, the Mississippi River)

Views in Minnesota, USA (engraving)
1060319 Views in Minnesota, USA (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Minnesota, USA)

Fort Snelling, c. 1865. Creator: Joel E Whitney
Fort Snelling, c. 1865

Mississippi Fort Snelling American 1920 Gelatin silver
Mississippi from Fort Snelling; American; about 1920; Gelatin silver print

Minnesota, Mississippi River at Winona, Rivers, Bridges, United States, Mississippi River, United States, Minnesota, Winona, 1898, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, United States, Minnesota, Fort Snelling

GEORGE CATLIN: SIOUX VILLAGE. A Sioux village at Lake Calhoun, Minnesota, near Fort Snelling. Oil on canvas, 1835-36, by George Catlin

The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1903, The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard

Dakota Sioux Native American leader. Photographed in 1864 while a prisoner at Fort Snelling, Minnesota
MEDICINE BOTTLE (d. 1865). Dakota Sioux Native American leader. Photographed in 1864 while a prisoner at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, for his participation in the Sioux Uprising of 1862

MAP: RAILWAY, 1874. A map of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul railways, with illustrations. Map by Rand McNally & Co. 1874

FORT SNELLING, c1855. Minnesota: steel engraving, c1855

FORT SNELLING, 1861. Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Steel engraving, 1861

SIOUX UPRISING, 1862. Sioux prison camp on the Minnesota River near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, following the Sioux Uprising of 1862. Photographed by Benjamin Franklin Upton, c1862

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"Fort Snelling: A Historical Landmark on the Banks of the Mississippi River" Step back in time as you witness the changing of the guard at the Fort Snelling block house, a symbol of strength and resilience. This iconic view of Fort Snelling, captured in a stunning oil painting from c. 1850, showcases its grandeur and significance. Travel through history with an enchanting watercolor and pencil depiction in 1873, showcasing its architectural beauty against a backdrop of tracing paper. The Transatlantic Sketches engraving takes us on a journey along the mighty Mississippi River, where we catch glimpses of this majestic fortress. Immerse yourself in Views in Minnesota, USA - an engraved masterpiece that highlights Fort Snelling's commanding presence amidst nature's splendor. Joel E Whitney's artwork from c. 1865 transports us to an era when this fort played a crucial role in shaping American history. The gelatin silver photograph taken by American artist George Catlin captures Lake Calhoun near Fort Snelling, offering insight into Sioux village life during that period. Marvel at The Round Tower postcard from ca. 1903; it stands tall as a testament to Fort Snelling's enduring legacy. Discover stories untold as you gaze upon Dakota Sioux Native American leader photographed while imprisoned at Fort Snelling for his involvement in the Sioux Uprising of 1862. Witness how this historical landmark witnessed both triumphs and tribulations throughout its existence. Situated amidst North America's picturesque Minnesota landscape, Fort Snelling remains an emblematic reminder of our nation's past struggles and triumphs. Its walls echo tales that shaped our country’s identity – making it more than just bricks and mortar but rather a living testament to our shared heritage.