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Libby Prison, Columbian Exposition

Date: 1893
Description: Libby Prison at the Columbian Exposition. Several carts, horses in front of the building.
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Ruins of the Railroad Depot

Date: 1865
Description: The ruins of a railroad depot after General Sherman's men burned the town near the end of the Civil War.
Plate 61
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Ruins in Columbia, S.C.

Date: 1866
Description: The ruins of a church in Columbia after General Sherman's men burned the town near the end of the Civil War.
Plate 54
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Fort Sumter after Bombardment

Date: 04 15 1861
Description: Fort Sumter after bombardment by the Confederates.
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Dewey's Victory Arch

Date: 1898
Description: Wisconsin Semi-Centennial ceremonial archway erected at State and Mifflin Streets to celebrate Admiral George Dewey's victory over the Spanish fleet at Man...
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Robert E. Lee's Tomb

Date: 1880
Description: Interior view of Washington and Lee University chapel showing tomb of Robert E. Lee. Portraits hang on the wall around an arch leading to the tomb.
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Semi-Centennial Arch

Date: 1898
Description: Decorated arch erected on State Street as part of the Semi-Centennial celebration of statehood. The arch bears a representation of Commodore Dewey's victor...

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