View of steamship on water, taken from porch of house on Sullivans Island. Includes ladies and gentlemen on the beach. Page 13, Photo 1 of collection. 3.5" x 3.5" B/W photograph.
A postcard of Fort Moultrie near the Charleston Harbor on Sullivan's Island. The back of the postcard reads, "This fort is built on the site of the palmetto log and sand bag fort which repulsed the British fleet on June 28, 1776."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of the old gun positions on Fort Sumter. Back of the postcard reads, "Fort Sumter occupies a commanding position at the mouth of Charleston Harbor. From the guns on these old gun-mounts, the first shots of the Civil War were fired."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard read, "Fort Sumter constructed 1828. A historic Fort known to all students for its surrender to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of Aermcian history is well informed. Plans approved and constructed in 1828. Surrendered to Confedereates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Standing majestically in Charleston's harbor is 'Fort Sumter,' where was fired the first shot of the 'Civil War.'"
A postcardr of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861." The back also notes that it was "Made in Germany."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Fort Sumter standing majestically in Charleston's harbor, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired. This fort stood more bombarding than any other fort in the world before Port Arthur."
A report on the "improvement of the Charleston Bar," addressed to the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. The report includes details about the tidal currents and the composition of the Harbor's seafloor. The report includes a detailed recommendation for modifying the bar to allow for larger ships to pass into the harbor.
[Color image.] Caption at top: 'The harbor of Charleston, S.C.--From sketches by our special artist.--Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island.' Caption at middle: 'Fort Pinckney, Charleston, S.C.' Caption at bottom: 'Fort Sumter, Charleston, S.C.' [full date Dec. 1, 1860.]
Caption: 'Profile view of the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, showing the city and forts.' Identified in the image: Fort Johnston (sic), Fort Sumter, Charleston, Fort Moultrie and Mount Pleasant. [full date December 29, 1860.]
Caption (in German): 'Das Innere des Hospitals der schwimmenden Batterie im hafen von Charleston.' {Interior of the hospital of the Floating Battery in Charleston Harbor}
Caption: 'The Richland Rifles enjoying the "after-dinner hour," at their quarters on Sullivan's Island, Charleston Harbor, S.C. From a sketch taken on the spot by our Special Artist now in Charleston.' [full date March 2, 1861.]
Caption: 'Scene on the Floating Battery in Charleston Harbor, S.C., during the bombardment of Fort Sumpter (sic).--from a sketch by an Officer.--see page 355.' [full date April 27, 1861.]
Caption: 'The night guard of boats on Charleston Bar during the first of the bombardment of Fort Sumpter (sic), to prevent reinforcements being sent to Major Anderson, April 12th, 1861.--from a sketch by our artist on Morris Island.'
Caption: 'The Southern steamship Columbia. Captain Berry, on shore in Maffit's Bay, in the harbor of Charleston, S.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 23.--from a sketch by our Special Artist in Charleston.--see page 194.' [full date February 16, 1861.]
Caption: 'The Floating Battery, now erecting in the harbor of Charleston by the authorities of South Carolina. Designed to capture Fort Sumter.--from a sketch by our Special Artist now in Charleston. See page 194.' [full date February 16, 1861.]
Caption: 'Moonlight scene on Sullivan's Island, Charleston Harbor--the sentry challenging Frank Leslie's Special Artist and Correspondent, who were guests of the Richland Rifles.--from a sketch by our Special Artist now in Charleston.' [full date March 2, 1861.]
Caption in German: 'Szene auf der schwimmenden Batterie im hafen von Charleston, wahrend des Bombardments des Forts Sumter.' [Scene from the Floating Battery in Charleston Harbor, during the bombardment of Fort Sumter.]
Caption: 'The new batteries erected on Morris Island for the defence of Charleston Harbor and the reduction of Fort Sumpter (sic).--from a sketch by our Special Artist in Charleston, S.C.--see page 295.' Identified with additional captions are: 1.The Iron-clad Steven's Battery on Cumming's Point. 2. Encampment on Morris Island. 3.Star of the West Battery. 4.Columbia Battery. [full date March 30, 1861.]
Caption: 'The Floating Battery at Charleston, S.C., intended to assist in the capture of Fort Sumpter (sic), with Dr. De Vega's hospital attached.--from a sketch by our Special Artist in Charleston.--see page 289.' [full date March 30, 1861.]
Caption: 'Night after the fight--the iron clads at anchor off Fort Sumter.--sketched by our Special Artist, Mr. W.T. Crane.--see page 81.' [full date May 2, 1863.]
Caption: 'Panoramic view of Charleston Harbor--advance of iron-clads to the attack, April 7. Union--A. Keokuk. B. Nahunt. C. Nantucket. D. Catskill. E. Ironsides. F. Patapsco. G. Montauk. H. Passaie. K. Weehawken. Rebel--1. Morris Island sand battery. 2. Fort Wagner. 3. Battery Bee, on Cummings Point. 4. [Fort] Johnson. 5. Fort Ripley. 6. Sumter. 7. Charleston City. 8. Castle Pinckney. 9. Fort Redan. 10. Fort Moultrie. 11. Moultrie House. 12. Fort Beauregard. 13. Harbor obstructions. 14. Cooper River. 15. Ashley River.' [full date May 2, 1863.]
Caption: 'The Civil War in America: Confederates sinking torpedoes by moonlight in the harbour channel, Charleston.--from a sketch by our Special Artist.' [full date May 16, 1863.]