“Illustration of a suovetaurilia, a ritual sacrifice made before the start of a military offensive. At the bottom, a pig and a sheep are being led to the sacrificial altar. The ox which was also destined for sacrifice cannot be seen in this view....
“The images on Trajan’s Column are not only notable for their bold artistry, but also constitute an important historical record. This section of the frieze vividly illustrates the painstaking accuracy of the depictions. The lower register shows...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Military bands
138th Field Artillery (F.A.) men in uniform posed with musical instruments, including a drum labeled "138th F.A. Louisville, Kentucky," on bleachers at Fort Knox, Kentucky. In the lower right-hand corner, an inscriptions reads "2711A...
Boat & ship industry; Steamboats; Transportation; Military facilities; Rivers
A steamboat is coming in towards the bank of the Ohio River in winter. Ice is visible in the water. The U.S. Life Saving Station, or the U.S. Coast Guard, is in the background. Title supplied by caption under photo.
Air pollution; Rivers; Boats; Transportation; Military facilities
Address: River Road and Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky. A boat comes out of the covered shelter of the U.S. Coast Guard station. A man in a white cap is seated at the front of the boat and two men in dark uniforms are standing at the rear of...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Aerial view of roads, buildings, grounds, and trees at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. Stamp on back: "Robert E. Stigers Chief Cameraman...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Aerial view of trees, roads, barracks, and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. Stamp on back: "Robert E. Stigers Chief Cameraman...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Aerial view of trees, roads, barracks, and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. Stamp on back: "Robert E. Stigers Chief Cameraman...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Aerial view of trees, roads, barracks, and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. Stamp on back: "Robert E. Stigers Chief Cameraman...
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Eastern Front; Soldiers; Military camps; Military facilities
Allied soldiers, in assorted uniforms, are gathered in a large circle in a Balkan military camp during World War I. Some appear to be smiling and one man in the middle may be holding a package. Numerous buildings, probably barracks, are in the...
Buildings; Military facilities; Armories; Fires; Kentucky. National Guard
Arsenal of the Kentucky National Guard in Frankfort, Kentucky, engulfed in flames as fire services try to put out the fire and spectators look on. The arsenal caught on fire during the night of June 30, 1933, after an explosion on the second floor....
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Barracks
Barracks and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky, including the Indiana National Guard at Artillery Camp. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. On back of image: "Artillery Camp...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Barracks
Barracks and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. The photograph appears to have been retouched to a bright white. On back of image: "General view of main area Camp Knox Kentucky. Photo by 113th Photo...
Buildings; Military facilities; Armories; Fires; Kentucky. National Guard
Close-up of fire at Arsenal building of the (Frankfort) Kentucky National Guard. The arsenal caught on fire during the night of June 30, 1933, after an explosion on the second floor. A cluster of men spray a fire hose at the smoke coming from the...
Military facilities; Military personnel; Young Men's Christian associations; Schools; Fire stations; Fire engines; Firefighting equipment; Barracks; Officers' quarters; Country clubs; Masonic buildings; Hotels; Theaters
Collection of images from Fort Thomas in Northern Kentucky. These views are from the early 20th century, probably World War I. Some of the images are from the military installation and feature soldiers and buildings at the camp, including the YMCA...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Dark aerial view photo from 1931 of Baker Road crossing Dixie Highway at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. On back of image: "Photo taken on Baker Road crossing Dixie Highway near tip top[?]." Additional...
