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U. S. National Cemetery

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:29:44 +0100

Title:
U. S. National Cemetery
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
Seventeen acres of land were purchased by the eighteen states of the north soon after the battle of Gettysburg and presented to the National Government on condition that it be forever preserved and maintained as a national cemetery. More than 3600 Union Soldiers, including 1600 unknown, are buried here. The cemetery was dedicated by President Lincoln, November 19th, 1863, at which time he delivered his famous “Gettysburg Address”.

Lincoln Square

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:53 +0100

Title:
Lincoln Square
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Square, showing the "Wills House," extreme left, where president Lincoln wrote his immortal "Gettysburg Address." The Masonic Temple stands next to the "Wills House" and the red brick building is the Y. w. C. A.

Portion Of Cyclorama The Battle Of Gettysburg, Baltimore Street, near National Cemetery

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:29:08 +0100

Title:
Portion Of Cyclorama The Battle Of Gettysburg, Baltimore Street, near National Cemetery
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back PM 1915 Jun-01

Description:
“The Battle of Gettysburg,” which occupies the great Cyclorama Building adjacent to the National Cemetery, Gettysburg, is the largest and finest war painting in the world. The Cyclorama was installed at Gettysburg in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the battle and shows almost the lifelike proportions, and with wonderful realism, the culminating events of the third day's fight, together with the entire battlefield. No visitor should fail to see this wonderful painting which is a Key to the entire locality. O en days and evenings throughout the season. Lecturer upon the Battle in attendance

At The Mcpherson Barn

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:29:08 +0100

Title:
At The Mcpherson Barn
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

General Lee's Headquarters

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:29:07 +0100

Title:
General Lee's Headquarters
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Description:
General Lee advanced with his army along the Chambersburg Pike and selected as his headquarters this picturesque little stone house, fronting on the pike. Past this house also filed that great wagon train of Confederate wounded on the retreat, to guard which, General Imboden says was his most heartbreaking experience of the whole war.

The Soldier's National Cemetery

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:29:07 +0100

Title:
The Soldier's National Cemetery
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Description:
The Soldier's National Cemetery covers 17 acres of ground of the highest point on Cemetery Hill. The dead lie in sections, each representing one of the eighteen Northern States to which the soldiers belong. There are also three sections of unknown dead and one of the U. s. Regular Army, making in all 22 sections. NO fairer resting-place for a nation's heroes could be conceived. Here lie the bodies of 3,500 slain, of whom 979 are unknown.

Gerrysburg College Showing All The Building

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:29:06 +0100

Title:
Gerrysburg College Showing All The Building
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Spangler's Spring

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:29:06 +0100

Title:
Spangler's Spring
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back PM 1910 Aug-15

Description:
This Spring, at the foot of Culp's Hill, furnished water for the wounded of both Armies, when, at the close of hosilities on the night of the second day's battle, both the Blue and the Grey sought here, together, a draught for their disabled comrades. A neat structure of granite how incloses the spring, and all visitors to the field stop to drink from its historic waters.

General Meade's Statue

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
General Meade's Statue
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Description:
This statue was erected by an appropriation of the State of Pennsylvania, and stands along Hancock Avenue near the center of the line of battle. It represents him, with head uncovered, as he rides upon the field at the time of Longstreet's assault and repulse, receiving the wild greetings of his army. It is considered by capable critics one of the finest works of art of the kind in America.

Battle Of Gettysburg

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:40:25 +0100

Title:
Battle Of Gettysburg
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
Battlefield Data. 38 Square Miles of Battlefield. 24,460 Acres of Land. 2,500 Acres in Road and Memorial Sites. 57 Miles of Road. 35 Maeadam and Telford Roads. 12,296 Monuments. 385 Mounted Cannons. 5 Steel Observation Towers. $7,000,000 Spent on Battlefield Park. Battle facts. 90,000 Union soldiers in fight. 85,000 Confederate Soldiers. 28,000 Confederate Killed, Wounded and Missing. 23,000 Union Killed and Missing, 10,000 Killed outright. 3,654 Union Buried in National Cemetery (of which 1,608 are unknown) 579 Tons of ammunition used. The picture represented here is reproduced from a standard painting of that climax in the Battle of Gettysburg that come with the assault of Longstreet's columns on the third day. Headed by Pickett's division of Virginians. The desperate character of the Attack and defence is depicted in the hand hand fight over the stone wall. This painting is the work of the celebrated artist, P. F. Rothermel, and purchased by the State of Pennsylvania, now hangs in the flag room at the State Capitol.

Scene At Devil's Den

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:56 +0100

Title:
Scene At Devil's Den
Gettysburg (PA), White Border PM 1925 Jun-25

Description:
One of the natural land marks that attracts the attention of tourists is the immense ledge of rocks in front of Little Round Top. It furnished shelter for 'Confederate sharp-shooters who were picking off the gunners at the batteries on Little Round Top

Statues Of General Buford

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Statues Of General Buford
Gettysburg (PA), White Border PM 1917 Jul-14

Description:
Statues of General Buford, General Reynolds and Hall's Second Maine Battery, Gettysburg, Pa. The Statues of General Buford on McPherson's Ridge, where the battle opened July 1st 1863. Gen. Reynolds fell early in the engagement. The first shot was fired from the gun immediately in front of Buford Statue.

Hancock Avenue Looking South

Sun, 18 May 2008 21:51:48 +0100

Title:
Hancock Avenue Looking South
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
The beautiful panorama presented here, shows line of Union Army from near the cemetery running south towards the round Tops, which show in the distance. The statue of General Meade is on the left, in the centre is the famous copse of trees against which Pickett's charge was directed; while further to the right is the stone fence forming the angle in the Union line. the copse or High Water Mark of rebellion was the objective point on Pickett's charge.

Dutch Cupboard Tea House

Sun, 18 May 2008 21:51:48 +0100

Title:
Dutch Cupboard Tea House
Gettysburg (PA), Linen PM 1957 Oct-15

Description:
Serving delicious Pa. Dutch Food, Famous for Schnitz un Knepp, Shoofly pie, homemade bread and many other Dutch dishes. Homelike atmosphere - In scenic Gettysburg. Intersection routes 140 and 15 south. Open every day 7:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M.

High Water Mark Monument

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:50:40 +0100

Title:
High Water Mark Monument
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Description:
This unique and artistic memorial was designed by the late Colonel Bachelder and erected by the Memorial Association. Speaking of the significance of its title Colonel Bachelder said :- "It was here that one of the most gallant charges recorded in history terminated; here that the tide of success of the Confederacy turned. From this point the defeated troops fell back and never again made a successful stand. This was indeed the High Water mark of the Rebellion."

Lee's Headquarters

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:52:04 +0100

Title:
Lee's Headquarters
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

Greetings From Gettysburg, Chambersburg Street

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:52:04 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Gettysburg, Chambersburg Street
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

Description:
John Burns home. Chambersburg Street. His Monument. On Stone Ave

Eternal Light Peace Memorial

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:51:44 +0100

Title:
Eternal Light Peace Memorial
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome PM 1959 Oct-08

Description:
Located on the field of battle is this monumental emblem, symbolic of peace and union, dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, July,1938.

Jennie Wade House And Monument

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:05:05 +0100

Title:
Jennie Wade House And Monument
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
Jennie Wade was the only citizen of the town of Gettysburg who was killed during the three days fighting there. While attending to household duties at her home, she was killed by a bullet on the morning of July 3rd, 1863. The monument, marking her last resting place, is in the Citizens' Cemetery, nearby. The house is now used as a museum and contains many marks of the great conflict.

General View Of National Cemetery

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:37:03 +0100

Title:
General View Of National Cemetery
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Dec-09

Culps Hill Looking West

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:36:51 +0100

Title:
Culps Hill Looking West
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

House In Which Jennie Wade Was Shot

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:36:51 +0100

Title:
House In Which Jennie Wade Was Shot
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

The Whitworth Battery

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:36:51 +0100

Title:
The Whitworth Battery
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

General Lee's Headquarters

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:36:51 +0100

Title:
General Lee's Headquarters
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

View From Little Round Top To Wheatfield

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:36:50 +0100

Title:
View From Little Round Top To Wheatfield
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

Gen. Mead's Headquarters

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:36:50 +0100

Title:
Gen. Mead's Headquarters
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

Recitation Hall, Gittysburg College

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:36:18 +0100

Title:
Recitation Hall, Gittysburg College
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Mar-13

Description:
Gettysburg College became such in 1832; previously it was the Lutheran Theological Seminary. White not sectarian, it is under the control and direct supervision of the Lutheran Church. During the battle of Gettysburg, and for some time afterward, the College building was used as a Confederate hospital.

Scene On Hancock Avenue

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Scene On Hancock Avenue
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

Center Square

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:41:09 +0100

Title:
Center Square
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome PM 1951 Jul-24

Description:
The Square, showing the "wills house," extreme left, where president Lincoln wrote his immortal "Gettysburg address." The Masonic temple stands next to the "wills House" and the red brick building is the Y.W.C.A.

Scene At The Wheat Field

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 06:59:55 +0100

Title:
Scene At The Wheat Field
Gettysburg (PA), White Border unused

Description:
The Wheat Field, Gettysburg, Pa. View from the south side showing the famous Wheat Field - the whirlpool of the second day's battle. Contending troops surged back and forth over this ground five distinct times, and observers say that dead bodies lay as thick as sheaves of wheat.

Gettysburg National Cemetery

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:20:04 +0100

Title:
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
The eighteen northern states purchased the land for the national cemetery and presented it to the federal government. It was dedicated November 19th, 1863 by president Lincoln at which time he delivered his famous address. 3654 union soldiers (of which over 1600 are unknown) are here buried. The confederate dead were removed to several southern cemeteries.

The Gettysburg Battle Field

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:20:03 +0100

Title:
The Gettysburg Battle Field
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
This beautiful panorama shows many points of unusual interest in connection with the great battle. One the left, is the equestrian statue of Meade, and beyond it, the Pennsylvania memorial: the round tops are in the distance and in the center the group of trees around high water mark, at which picket's charge was directed.

Oak Ridge Tower

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Oak Ridge Tower
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
Battlefield Of Gettysburg. The oak ridge section, on the northwest of the town of Gettysburg, was the scene of the first day's battle. The large steel tower is one of many erected on the field and from them entire area may be readily seen.

Gettysburg National Museum

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:45:11 +0100

Title:
Gettysburg National Museum
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Located near the spot where Abraham Lincoln delivered the immortal Gettysburg Address, the national Museum contains the nation's largest collection of Civil War relics and is the home of the Electric Map which re-enacts the battle of Gettysburg.

Spanglers Spring

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:45:23 +0100

Title:
Spanglers Spring
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Description:
This spring, at the foot of Culps Hill, furnished water fro the wounded of both armies, when a the close of hostilities on the night of the second day's battle, both the Blue and Gray sought here, together, a draught for their disabled comrades. A eat structure of granite now incloses the spring, and all visitors to the field stop to drink from its historic waters.

At The Mc Pherson Barn

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:44:43 +0100

Title:
At The Mc Pherson Barn
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Gen. Lee's Headquarters

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 06:42:50 +0100

Title:
Gen. Lee's Headquarters
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Description:
General Lee's Headquarters. General Lee advanced with his army along the Chambersburg Pike and selected as his headquarters this picturesque little stone house, fronting on the pike. Past this house also filed that great wagon train of Confederate wounded on the retreat, to guard which, General Imboden says was his most heartbreaking experience of the whole war.

Memorial Church Of The Prince Of Peace

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:10:52 +0100

Title:
Memorial Church Of The Prince Of Peace
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back PM 1908 Jun-10

Devil's Den

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:35:06 +0100

Title:
Devil's Den
Gettysburg (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM May-16

Description:
Devil's Den. This wild, weird spot consists of a most wonderful aggregation of massive rocks, rent with chasms and riddled with bullet marks. During the battle, it was the scene of a desperate fight, which left the rocks pilled with the dead and wounded. General Sickles; line rested here on the way to Round Top.

View From Little Round Top To Wheatfield

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:32:40 +0100

Title:
View From Little Round Top To Wheatfield
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Gettysburg College

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:16:00 +0100

Title:
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
The office of General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower on the campus of historic Gettysburg College. It was formerly the home of the college's presidents

Dining Hall , Gettysburg College

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:01:00 +0100

Title:
Dining Hall , Gettysburg College
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Opened in 1958. Air-conditioned and can accommodate 750 people at one Sitting. Two entrances. Modernly equipped and attractively furnished to provide a pleasant atmosphere

Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:42:00 +0100

Title:
Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Completed in October, 1954, Christ Chapel serves as the center of the religious life of Gettysburg College, oldest Lutheran college in America. Chief Chapel Seats the entire student body of more than 1500.

Federal Building

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:26:00 +0100

Title:
Federal Building
Gettysburg (PA), Divided Back unused

Description:
Built of Penna. White Marble. Erected by the United States Government for Federal purposes. The first floor is used by the post office; the second by the Gettysburg National Park commission and the Collector of Internal Revenue. This important Memorial Building is erected of Penna. White Marble, a product of this State which has developed into an extensive industry at West Grove, Chester Co. Penna. It is the most durable building marble in this country and is being extensively used in Government work.

Greetings From Gettysburg

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:29:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Gettysburg
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome unused

Gettysburg National Museum

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:49:00 +0100

Title:
Gettysburg National Museum
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
Located as on the spot where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, contains the Nation's largest collection of Civil War Relics and the World's Only Electrical Map. The Electrical Map reenacts the Battle of Gettysburg.

Cliff Arquette's Soldiers Museum

Sun, 8 Oct 2006 23:48:00 +0100

Title:
Cliff Arquette's Soldiers Museum
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome PM 1960

Description:
Cliff Arquette's Soldiers Museum Located in the Civil War's Historic old National Soldier's Orphan Homestead building, just north of Cemetery Hill 777 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, Penna.

Presbyterian Church

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:38:34 +0100

Title:
Presbyterian Church
Gettysburg (PA), Linen unused

Description:
The day-November 19th, 1863 - President Lincoln dedicated the National Cemetery, he attended services in this Church with John burns, one of the native heroes of the battle. The building was used as a hospital during and after the engagement. The Lincoln Pew is shown in the insert.

St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:52:25 +0100

Title:
St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Original Church built 1853 - served as a hospital during the battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hospital operated by the Sisters of Charity. The Church is noted for its Neo Grecian architecture, leaded glass windows and beautiful interior and alter. A parochial school adjoins the church. It is staffed by The Sisters of Mercy.

Church of the Abiding Presence Lutheran Theological Seminery

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:52:25 +0100

Title:
Church of the Abiding Presence Lutheran Theological Seminery
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome unused