Ruins of Rolling Mill and cars destroyed by rebels on evacuation of Atlanta

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Title:
Ruins of Rolling Mill and cars destroyed by rebels on evacuation of Atlanta
Description:
Captioned "Destruction of Hood's Ordinance Train", Atlanta, Georgia, October 1864. On September 1, 1864, retreating Confederates set fire to the train. The ensuing blast also destroyed the Confederate Rolling Mill next to the tracks. Man standing near center. Five chimneys in ruins of buildings.
Photographer:
Barnard, George N., 1819-1902
Name on Item:
George N. Barnard
Date:
1861–1865
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Albumen prints
Location:
The Medford Historical Society & Museum
Collection (local):
The Medford Historical Society Civil War Photograph Collection
Series:
Landscapes and Group Portraits
Subjects:
Railroads
War damage
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Places:
Georgia > Fulton (county) > Atlanta
Site of Confederate Rolling Mill, Atlanta, Georgia
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; 36.4 x 27.3 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/4b29gm73x
Terms of Use:
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Notes:
Title from item or materials accompanying item; all known information about this item has been provided.
Preferred Citation:
The Medford Historical Society & Museum
Notes (object):
Print, Photographic
Identifier:
1948.1.3646