End of an Era

The Civil War occurs at a dramatic turning point in time. Industrialization is just ahead, but hasn't yet quite arrived.

Horses still do most of the moving, while people mostly stand around, watching the photographer set up.
Alexandria, Virginia, Civil War

  Alexandria, Virginia
This is one of the few cities in Virginia with more than 5,000 inhabitants, located just across the river from Washington, and used as a Union supply hub.

Gettysburg country inn, 1863

  Country inn
This inn, near Gettysburg is surrounded mostly by dirt, with the water pump standing right outside the front door.


Nashville, Tennessee, 1864

  Nashville, Tennessee
Sloping down to the Cumberland River


Downtown Atlanta, 1864

  Downtown Atlanta
Atlanta is a critical rail connection between cotton country in the Deep South, and the war effort in Virginia.


Atlanta businesses, 1864

  Atlanta businesses
Mostly slaves and tobacco


Charleston, 1865

  Charleston
Birthplace of the Confederacy