Name/Title
Photo: Duke Street WWII Spotter TowerDescription
Photo of the Duke Street World War II Spotter Tower, taken October 13th, 1972Photograph Details
Subject
Duke Street Spotter Tower, World War 2Subject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Dumfries, VirginiaContinent
North AmericaContext
Many observation towers were built along the coastlines throughout the second World War to watch for planes and seafaring vessels. This tower was likely built on the high point of Duke Street because of its advantageous point of view.Cataloged By
Adam KitchenInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Bottom of photoTranscription
WORLD WAR # IILanguage
EnglishRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
World War IICreated By
info@historicdumfriesva.orgCreate Date
August 15, 2024Updated By
info@historicdumfriesva.orgUpdate Date
August 18, 2024