Barracks at Fort Wayne
View of at an angle of soldiers' quarters at Fort Wayne; two-story brick building has roof dormers and covered verandas. Ramp with railings in foreground. Printed on front: "The old barracks, Fort Wayne, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Officer's row, Fort Wayne. Situated inside the limits of Detroit, on the bank of the river, is historic Fort Wayne, one of the regular posts of the United States army. A portion of the fortifications dates back to the territorial days, including the old barracks and a winding maze of subterranean passages leading to the magazine. The officers' quarters face the parade ground, which slopes down to the river. No. 219, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. Printed in Germany." Handwritten on back in upper right corner: "1/8/09."
- Resource ID:
- bh000587
- Subject:
- Fortification--Michigan--Detroit
- Dwellings--Michigan--Detroit
- United States. Army--Officers--Housing
- United States. Army--Barracks and quarters
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Forts-Wayne
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.