The block house, a redoubt of Fort Pitt, Pittsburgh, built 1764.
Title
The block house , a redoubt of Fort Pitt , Pittsburgh , built 1764 .
Creator
Terhune, Albert Wheaton (correspondent)
Description
Fort Pitt Blockhouse in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania . This structure was built in 1764 and is the only remaining building from Fort Pitt . A guard stands in the doorway of the building . A. W . Terhune wrote on the front of the postcard : "Walked down to see this at noon today . Is not very far from the office . Pittsburgh , Pa . 3/29/09 , Pop. "
Subject
Forts & fortifications
Location Depicted
Fort Pitt (Pa.)
Date Original
19--?
Object Type
Postcards
Source
3x5 black and white postcard. ULPA 1987.70.81 in the A.W. Terhune Collection, University of Louisville Photographic Archives.
Citation Information
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Collection
Images of Kentucky and Environs
Collection Website
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/kyimages/
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Photographic Archives
Format
image/jpeg
Ordering Information
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Image Number
ULPA 1987.70.81
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