Stereoscopic photographs of Richmond and Petersburg, Va., 1865, n.d.

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Stereoscopic photographs of Richmond and Petersburg, Va., 1865, n.d.

The collection contains one war time or postwar view of Petersburg, Va. Scenes in Richmond, Va., include Richmond from Hollywood; James River and James River and Kanawha canal from Hollywood; statue of Henry Clay on capital grounds; the Old Water Works; and the James River at the intake for the old pump station. Publishers include Anderson, Seldon & Co., and E. & H. Anthony & Co.

7 stereographs.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7603345

University of Virginia. Library

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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Henry Clay Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and House. He was the seventh House speaker and the ninth secretary of state. He received electoral votes for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 presidential elections. He also helped found both the National Republican Party and the Whig Party. For his role in defusing sectional crises, he earned the appellation of the "Great Compromiser" and was part of the "Grea...

Anderson Photograph Company.

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E. & H. Anthony & Co.

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Selden & Co.

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