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Photograph of Orpheus Statue at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland

1922-06-1016.5 x 21.6 cmPhotograph, documentarymonochromeJump to full detailsRequest from Special Collections

Summary:Photograph of Orpheus Statue at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, circa June 10, 1922. "President Harding to address gathering at unveiling of Francis Scott Key Memorial to author of national anthem. This shows the monument to Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner and to the soldiers and sailors who took part in the battle of North Point and the defense of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. The impressive memorial is the work of Charles H. Neihaus, and will be unveiled at Fort McHenry on June 15th, with an address by President Harding. 6-10-22"
Provider:Underwood & Underwood
Century:1901-2000
Place of origin – Continent:North America
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.)
Niehaus, Charles Henry, 1855-1935
Genre:photograph
ArchivesUM location:Baltimore News American Photograph Collection, 1916-1980
  • box 206
  • folder 5
  • item 14
Repository:University Archives
Browse terms:Architecture, Landscape, Historic Places
Copyright holder:Baltimore News American