Panorama of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia From Atop Maryland Heights

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Panorama of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia From Atop Maryland Heights

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IMG2069

Description

Panorama of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia From Atop Maryland Heights Here atop Maryland Heights on April 18, 1861 one could have looked down on Harpers Ferry and witnessed the Arsenal set afire by retreating Federal Troops. The Shenandoah River on the left emptied into the Potomac below. Upper right is the famed old Hotel and Restaurant, Hilltop House.

Acquisition

Accession

350

Source or Donor

Mutchler, James

Acquisition Method

Gift

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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia