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NEW / OLD FROM THE VINTAGRAPH VAULTS >> HANDLE WITH CARE

Peephole: 1864

Peephole: 1864

May 1864. "Virginia. Pontoon bridge across the North Anna River below Taylor's Bridge." Wet plate glass negative by Timothy O'Sullivan. View full size.

Civil War...

Since this was during the Civil War, it is likely they were there to see who was crossing! This area was later the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg I believe...

Bridge Tender

The bridge even has someone guarding it to make sure no one steals it.

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