America's forgotten castle: Castle Pinckney : 2005 Oct. ; [typescript] / Christopher T. Ziegler, M.A.

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America's forgotten castle: Castle Pinckney : 2005 Oct. ; [typescript] / Christopher T. Ziegler, M.A.

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Essay discussing the significance of the fortification in Charleston harbor known as Castle Pinckney to military architecture and national history. Topics discussed include the neglect and need for preservation of this fortress, the design of the castle by Alexander Macomb, a native of Detroit, Mich., who served, 1807-1812, as Chief Engineer in charge of coastal fortifications for the Carolinas and Georgia; the essay also notes other examples of better preserved historic military installations.

1 folder (26 sheets) : ill. ; 28 cm.

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Army officer. From the description of Letter of Alexander Macomb, 1831. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454178 Alexander Macomb was the commanding general of the U.S. Army from 1828 to 1841. He was the son of merchant Alexander Macomb (1748-1831) of Detroit and New York City. From the description of Alexander Macomb letters, 1813. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 713567317 American soldier. From the description of A...

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