Create postfreeze., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War Views, Places & Events., Trimmed., Bird's-eye view of the enclosed fort at at the Inner Harbor. Cannons line the walls of the facility and soldiers march the grounds. Also shows civilians promenading the streets, and cityscape, ports, and ships along the harbor in the background. Federal Hill was converted to military use in 1861 when the area was occupied under the command of General Benjamin F. Butler following the Riots of April 1861. The fort's cannons consequently pointed toward the city to suppress Southern sympathy.
Creator
E. Sasche & Co., creator
Date
c1862.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. GC - Civil War - Forts & fortifications [5779.F.78b]
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Series of four, titled military-themed souvenir pies containing eight panels printed with illustrations corresponding to verse printed on the verso that promotes patriotism, bravery, honor, chivalry, duty and piety. Contains "History of The Soldier Lad Folded in What He Best Loves, The Stars and Stripes, Red, White, and Blue" depicting a soldier's tour of duty including his farewell to his family, his fighting in battle, his promotion to Captain, and his celebrated return home; "The Sailor Boy" depicting the life of a powder boy including a farewell to his mother, nightly prayers, performing bravely during battle, and a hero's welcome home; "The Soldier Boy" depicting a boy's life before and after entering the military including school studies, his father questioning his future profession, his joining the army as a drummer boy, and his father recognizing the honor in his son's brave service to protect his country; and "The Union Forts" depicting and describing the location of Fort Sumter, Fort Morgan, Fort Lafayette, Fort Wagner, Roanoke Island, Fort Donelson, and Fortress Monroe.
Creator
Strong, Thomas W., creator
Date
c1864.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *GC - Civil War [(2)5786.F.7a&b; 9a&b]