Participants of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Encampment Visit Mount Vernon, 1892

Containers:
Box 32
Creator:
Dillon, Luke C., 1836-1904
Scope and content:

Mount Vernon experienced thousands of visitors from the G.A.R. daily throughout September 19-24, 1892. Visitors traveled by boat and by way of the newly constructed electric railway to Mount Vernon.

Language:
English.
Physical description:
Albumen print of visitors from the nearby 26th annual Grand Army of the Republic Encampment held in Washington D. C., September 21-22. The blurred visitors in the background illustrates the large volume of people visiting Mount Vernon at this time. Photographer's inscription on the reverse reads: Orders for duplicates of Photographic Groups taken at Mount Vernon can be had by stating the day of the month and the number of the Group. Luke C. Dillon, Photographer to Mount Vernon, Office at 935 Penna. Avenue, E. J. Pullman's Photo Supply House, P.O. Box 655, Washington City, D. C.
Dimensions:
10 15/16 in. x 7 7/8 in.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.