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Peephole: 1864
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 11:27am.
May 1864. "Virginia. Pontoon bridge across the North Anna River below Taylor's Bridge." Wet plate glass negative by Timothy O'Sullivan. View full size.
Civil War...
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 6:04pm.
Since this was during the Civil War, it is likely they were there to see who was crossing! This area was later the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg I believe...
Bridge Tender
Submitted by Anonymouse on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 2:18pm.
The bridge even has someone guarding it to make sure no one steals it.
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