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Photograph of Orpheus Statue, Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1924
1924-08-22 ‧ 24.1 x 11.3 cm ‧ Sculpture ‧ monochrome ‧ Jump to full details ‧ Request from Special Collections
| Summary: | Photograph of Orpheus Statue, Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, circa August 22, 1924. "Amid Desolation and Decay rises the heroic monument at Fort McHenry, immortalized as the birthplace of "The Star Spangled Banner." Deserted barracks and shacks gradually sink into ruin and weeds flourish where a great American victory of arms was won in the War of 1812. A movement is gaining headway to restore the ancient fort and transform it into a Federal park, worthy of its traditions and sightly to the tourists who come from distant places to visit the spot where a brilliant chapter of American history was written. - Photos American Staff Photographers" |
| Provider: | Baltimore News American |
| Century: | 1901-2000 |
| Place of origin – Continent: | North America |
| Temporal subject: | 1921-1930 |
| Geographical subject – Continent: | North America |
| Geographical subject – Country: | United States of America |
| Geographical subject – Region: | Maryland |
| Geographical subject – Settlement: | Baltimore |
| Topical subjects: | Orpheus (Greek mythology) -- Statues |
| Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.) | |
| ArchivesUM location: | Baltimore News American Photograph Collection, 1916-1980
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| Repository: | University Archives |
| Browse terms: | Architecture, Landscape, Historic Places |
| Fine Arts | |
| Copyright holder: | Baltimore News American |
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