Military Railroad Bridge over Potomac Creek – Historic Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare historic image captures Military Railroad Bridge over Potomac Creek in remarkable detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Military Railroad Bridge over Potomac Creek
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The Military Railroad Bridge over Potomac Creek in Stafford County, Virginia, was built by Union army engineers during the Civil War to carry supplies and troops across the creek on the rail line that linked the Federal supply base at Aquia Landing to the army in the field. The span was a timber trestle, and its construction drew on the bridge-building skill of the Union Military Railroad units, who rebuilt crossings quickly as armies moved through northern Virginia. Its existence shows how much the war depended on railroads, which Union engineers repaired and extended with remarkable speed.
| Original scan | 8,540 × 6,312 px · prints to 28 × 21 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 07296u |
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