Photographic Repair Collection
"Preserving History: Restoring Photographic Memories of the Civil War" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of photographic repair
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"Preserving History: Restoring Photographic Memories of the Civil War" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of photographic repair. Through these black and white snapshots, we are transported to significant moments during the American Civil War. At Union headquarters on South Battery Street in Charleston, South Carolina, 1865, witness the resilience amidst occupation. The discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson echoes a bygone era of conflict and surrender. A captured Confederate 32-pounder gun outside Yorktown, Virginia in July 1862 serves as a testament to Union triumphs. Meanwhile, Brigadier General Samuel Wylie Crawford and his staff pose for an intimate portrait during that same summer. In early 1862, Brigadier General Abner Doubleday's stoic gaze captures his dedication to duty. Late in 1861, Brigadier General John M. Schofield's photograph reflects determination etched onto his face. The powerful presence of Union mortars on Morris Island in South Carolina transports us to the intense battles fought there in 1863. New York artillerymen stand proudly beside their heavy gun at Fort Corcoran during springtime in 1862. Major Robert Anderson's image from late April 1861 reminds us of the pivotal role he played at Fort Sumter when hostilities erupted. Colonel Tyler and the brave soldiers of the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery stand united at Fort Richardson. As winter blankets Arlington Heights in Virginia, we glimpse through the rear entrance of Fort Corcoran - a silent sentinel guarding against threats from afar. A blockhouse near Fort Haggerty along Arlington Ridge Road stands as a reminder of fortifications built for protection. Through meticulous restoration techniques, these photographs come alive once more - preserving history one frame at a time. Join us on this journey where each crack repaired and each faded detail revived brings us closer to understanding our past and honoring those who came before us.