Seeing the Civil War

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Credit:

by Russell (Andrew J.)
Date:

1865
Negative Size:

11 in. x 14 in.
Locations & Lines:

Washington DC; District of Columbia
Military Units:

US Military Railroads (USMRR); US Army
Structures & Establishments:

Maryland Avenue Depot (Washington DC); US Capitol (Washington DC)
Transports:

USMRR locomotive Commodore ; USMRR locomotive Eagle; USMRR locomotive Fire Fly; USMRR locomotive P. H. Watson/Col. A. Beckwith ; USMRR locomotive Vulcan
Sources:

J. Paul Getty Museum; Private collection

Unidentified USMRR loocomotive at right. In front of it is the “Col. A. Beckwith,” then a mystery engine, then the “Commodore,” “Fire Fly” and “Eagle” and then more unidentifiables. At center, facing directly away from the camera, is the “Vulcan.” The finished Capitol can be seen in the distance.

Russell, United States Military Railroad Photographic Album. – MARYLAND AVENUE DEPOT, WASHINGTON, D.C., With Engines sent from Alexandria for safety.

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