Harpers Ferry viewed from Maryland Heights

Name/Title

Harpers Ferry viewed from Maryland Heights

Entry/Object ID

IMG3290

Description

Harpers Ferry, from Maryland Heights. Shows railroad bridge that was washed out in the 1936 flood. Photo dates from late 1870s to early 1880s -- taken prior to building of wagon bridge over the Shenandoah (1883), there had been no renovations to St. Peter's Catholic Church (1896), the Lockwood House had only two floors, and there was no tunnel.

Acquisition

Accession

00

Source or Donor

Found in collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1875 - 1883