Photo: Duke Street WWII Spotter Tower

World War # II

World War # II

Name/Title

Photo: Duke Street WWII Spotter Tower

Description

Photo of the Duke Street World War II Spotter Tower, taken October 13th, 1972

Photograph Details

Subject

Duke Street Spotter Tower, World War 2

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Dumfries, Virginia

Continent

North America

Context

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 Kitchen

Made/Created

Date made

Oct 13, 1972

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom of photo

Transcription

WORLD WAR # II

Language

English

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

World War II

Created By

info@historicdumfriesva.org

Create Date

August 15, 2024

Updated By

info@historicdumfriesva.org

Update Date

August 18, 2024