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| Highlander |
Posted - October 05 2003 : 11:08:06 PM
One of five blockhouses that were built outside of Fort Pitt after Pontiac's War ended in Western Pennsylvania in 1764.It is run by the Daughters of the American Revolution,and has no connection to the P.H.M.C. It has undergone recent excavations(see previous posts)where many artifacts were uncovered such as the 1737 Spanish Reale and wampum beads.It will soon feature new interpretive displays as well.Check out www.fortpittmuseum.com  |
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - October 20 2003 : 01:03:11 AM
Those folks from the DAR are most certainly good people. I find it refreshing to see that they are always getting new members as well. 'Tis a good sign indeed...
Your Most Humble Servant,
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| Highlander |
Posted - October 19 2003 : 11:25:46 PM
I attended the rededication of the Blockhouse yesterday with Pvt.McConnell.The Virginian appeared less than pleased to see us, however,the little old ladies from the D.A.R loved us.  There are big plans for the future of the Blockhouse.An exciting time to be sure. |
| Highlander |
Posted - October 08 2003 : 11:51:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Seamus
Hey Ed!
I have had this in my files for years, and I thought I'd share it since it is the subject of this thread.
This picture is from 1911, but I think you may know that. It was taken during a flood. Looks a little different there now, eh? It is miraculous that it has survived to this day with all it has endured for over 200 years.
Great shot cousin,if nothing else,it illustrates the problems that both Fort Duquesne & Fort Pitt had with the flooding there. |
| Seamus |
Posted - October 08 2003 : 06:48:03 AM
I am not so sure it is a color image, Fitz. The one I have on file is much larger than what the Board will accept in size and it is all brown. I suspect it was a black and white which, over the years, has turned brown, as many old photos do. But Susquesus and Duncan are right about the color process. It has been around long enough to have been used in 1911. Nonetheless, B&W or primitive color, it is a great shot!
Duncan, lad, watch your mail! I'll try not to spill any flood waters on your 'puter. |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - October 08 2003 : 12:22:39 AM
P.S. - Seamus, could you do your wayward cousin a favor and e-mail me a copy of that picture?
Your Most Humble Cousin,
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - October 08 2003 : 12:20:13 AM
Nice photo Seamus, and Susquesus is correct about the little known coloring process developed in the last quarter of the nineteeth century. One book you will find it used in is the first edition (1898) of Thomas Montgomery Lynch's "Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania". It was a novel and very expensive process, and also why it was not used in the 1916 edition of the same book.
Your Most Humble Servant,
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| susquesus |
Posted - October 08 2003 : 12:08:23 AM
Actually experimental color processes were tested as far back as the 1870's and a commercial color process was available to the general public by
1907. |
| Fitz Williams |
Posted - October 07 2003 : 11:59:22 PM
quote:
This picture is from 1911,
You know, it is a color photo, and they didn't have color photos in 1911. Must be later. |
| Seamus |
Posted - October 07 2003 : 8:24:37 PM
Hey Ed!
I have had this in my files for years, and I thought I'd share it since it is the subject of this thread.
This picture is from 1911, but I think you may know that. It was taken during a flood. Looks a little different there now, eh? It is miraculous that it has survived to this day with all it has endured for over 200 years.
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| Highlander |
Posted - October 07 2003 : 7:50:45 PM
The rededication for the Blockhouse will be on Oct.18,2003 at 10:00am for anyone who is interested.Some of us from the 42nd will be making an appearance. |
| Highlander |
Posted - October 07 2003 : 11:41:21 AM
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Originally posted by SgtMunro
It should be interesting to note that Bryan, who played George Washington in "George Washington's First War", was one of the lead archeologists on the excavation. I believe it was he that uncovered the Spanish Specie.
Your Most Humble Servant,
Yes he did,and he will also play GW in the soon to be released DVD version of"When the Forest Ran Red:Washington,Braddock and a Doomed Army" I believe that this will be available for sale in the blockhouse. |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - October 06 2003 : 02:44:10 AM
It should be interesting to note that Bryan, who played George Washington in "George Washington's First War", was one of the lead archeologists on the excavation. I believe it was he that uncovered the Spanish Specie.
Your Most Humble Servant,
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