Ruins of Phillips House near Falmouth, Virginia

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Title:
Ruins of Phillips House near Falmouth, Virginia
Description:
1863. Ruins of Phillips House viewed looking southwest. Fredericksburg is visible on the horizon at left across the Rappahannock River. The house served as headquarters for Ambrose Burnside and numerous other officers in 1862-63. The house accidently burned down on February 14, 1863 while in Union hands. Three men standing in yard may be photographer's assistants.
Photographer:
Russell, Andrew J.
Name on Item:
Andrew J. Russell
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:
War damage
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Places:
Virginia > Stafford (county) > Falmouth
Site of Phillips House, Falmouth, Virginia
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; 29.8 x 22.9 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/4b29gp081
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:
1948.1.3691