Title |
Photograph of Orpheus Statue, Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1924
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Description |
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"
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Extent |
24.1 x 11.3 cm; 1 images; Photograph; monochrome |
Date |
1924-08-22 |
Location |
Baltimore; Fort McHenry; United States; Maryland; North America |
Subject(s) |
Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.); Orpheus (Greek mythology) -- Statues; Fine Arts |
Citation |
Baltimore News American Photograph Collection, 1916-1980, Box 206, Folder 5, Item 11 |
Permanent Link |
https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/24094
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Rights |
http://vocab.lib.umd.edu/rightsStatement#UND
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Digital Collection(s) |
- Maryland and Historical Collections
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