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Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Scottish Castle, Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Scottish Castle, Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Bank of Harpers Ferry & Bank Annex, Shenandoah & High Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bank of Harpers Ferry & Bank Annex, Shenandoah & High Streets, Harpers...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-20 Survey number: HABS WV-152

Bank of Harpers Ferry & Bank Annex, Shenandoah & High Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bank of Harpers Ferry & Bank Annex, Shenandoah & High Streets, Harpers...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-20 Survey number: HABS WV-152

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Bridge Piers, Junction of Potomac & Shenandoah Rivers, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Bridge Piers, Junction of Pot...

Survey number: HAER MD-16 Building/structure dates: 1836 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1838 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1842 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1851 Sub... More

Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry,...

Significance: The building was erected in the 1830's and is important as a landmark in the immediate vicinity of the capture of John Brown in 1859. In present day Harpers Ferry, the building lends considerably... More

Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry,...

Significance: The building was erected in the 1830's and is important as a landmark in the immediate vicinity of the capture of John Brown in 1859. In present day Harpers Ferry, the building lends considerably... More

Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry,...

Significance: The building was erected in the 1830's and is important as a landmark in the immediate vicinity of the capture of John Brown in 1859. In present day Harpers Ferry, the building lends considerably... More

White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: This building was erected in 1839 by William and Samuel B. Anderson and Dr. George B. Stephenson on land which was originally part of the Wager Six Acre Reservation. The Wagers were descendants of... More

White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: This building was erected in 1839 by William and Samuel B. Anderson and Dr. George B. Stephenson on land which was originally part of the Wager Six Acre Reservation. The Wagers were descendants of... More

Cavalry marching out of Harpers Ferry

Cavalry marching out of Harpers Ferry

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed lower right: 1864. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.481) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file E. Forms part of... More

Waterpower on Virginius Island, Shenandoah River near Potomac River, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Waterpower on Virginius Island, Shenandoah River near Potomac River, H...

Significance: Virginius Island is historically significant because it is the site of a 19th century water powered industrial village. The study of the site offers much information on the evolution of American ... More

John C. Unseld Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John C. Unseld Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: The building was erected in the 1830's and is important as a landmark in the immediate vicinity of the capture of John Brown in 1859. In present day Harpers Ferry, the building lends considerably... More

Jacob Furl Henkle Farmstead, West of Millville Road, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Jacob Furl Henkle Farmstead, West of Millville Road, Harpers Ferry, Je...

Survey number: HALS WV-3 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More

Interpretive Design Center, 67 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Interpretive Design Center, 67 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson ...

Survey number: HABS WV-305 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Richards Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

William Richards Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson...

Survey number: HABS WV-32 Public domain photograph of architectural diagram, building plan, section, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tearney Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Tearney Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, ...

Survey number: HABS WV-172 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bird-Brady House, Garage, Harpers Ferry Center, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Garage, Harpers Ferry Center, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1591 Survey number: HABS WV-304-A

Shenandoah Pulp Mill, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Shenandoah Pulp Mill, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coun...

Public domain image of a train ferry, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More

Master Armorer's New House, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Master Armorer's New House, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferso...

Significance: Home of the Master Armorer of the Harpers Ferry Armory. Served as officers' quarters for both sides during the Civil War. Used for public purposes by the town from 1873-1884. Unprocessed Field ... More

Reverend Nathan Bracket House, Fillmore Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Reverend Nathan Bracket House, Fillmore Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58 as one of two identical residences for Armory officials, the Brackett House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Superintendent's Clerk. The Bra... More

Reverend Nathan Bracket House, Fillmore Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Reverend Nathan Bracket House, Fillmore Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58 as one of two identical residences for Armory officials, the Brackett House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Superintendent's Clerk. The Bra... More

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 mile upriver from confluence with Shenandoah River, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 ...

Significance: The Potomac Power Plant was an innovative small hydroelectric facility that operated from 1899 to 1991, originally as part of a wood pulp mill (built 1888), and solely as a power house after a fir... More

Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 mile upriver from confluence with Shenandoah River, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 ...

Significance: The Potomac Power Plant was an innovative small hydroelectric facility that operated from 1899 to 1991, originally as part of a wood pulp mill (built 1888), and solely as a power house after a fir... More

Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 mile upriver from confluence with Shenandoah River, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 ...

Significance: The Potomac Power Plant was an innovative small hydroelectric facility that operated from 1899 to 1991, originally as part of a wood pulp mill (built 1888), and solely as a power house after a fir... More

Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 mile upriver from confluence with Shenandoah River, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 ...

Significance: The Potomac Power Plant was an innovative small hydroelectric facility that operated from 1899 to 1991, originally as part of a wood pulp mill (built 1888), and solely as a power house after a fir... More

Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...

Significance: Constructed in 1939-40 and named after its principal benefactor, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall holds significance as the last new building constructed on the campus of Storer College, a historically ... More

Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...

Significance: Constructed in 1939-40 and named after its principal benefactor, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall holds significance as the last new building constructed on the campus of Storer College, a historically ... More

Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...

Significance: Constructed in 1939-40 and named after its principal benefactor, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall holds significance as the last new building constructed on the campus of Storer College, a historically ... More

Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harper...

Survey number: HALS WV-2 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harper...

Survey number: HALS WV-2 Public domain photograph of ruins in United States, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harper...

Survey number: HALS WV-2 Public domain photograph of ruins in United States, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harper...

Survey number: HALS WV-2 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roeder House, Northeast corner of High Street & Hog Alley, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Roeder House, Northeast corner of High Street & Hog Alley, Harpers Fer...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1 Survey number: HABS WV-174 Building/structure dates: 1848 Subsequent Work Build... More

Roeder House, Northeast corner of High Street & Hog Alley, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Roeder House, Northeast corner of High Street & Hog Alley, Harpers Fer...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1 Survey number: HABS WV-174 Building/structure dates: 1848 Subsequent Work Build... More

John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: The John G. Wilson Building is one of several two-and-a-half or three-story masonry buildings which were constructed in Harpers Ferry in the 1810s-30s. Combining both commercial and residential t... More

John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: The John G. Wilson Building is one of several two-and-a-half or three-story masonry buildings which were constructed in Harpers Ferry in the 1810s-30s. Combining both commercial and residential t... More

John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: The John G. Wilson Building is one of several two-and-a-half or three-story masonry buildings which were constructed in Harpers Ferry in the 1810s-30s. Combining both commercial and residential t... More

John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: The John G. Wilson Building is one of several two-and-a-half or three-story masonry buildings which were constructed in Harpers Ferry in the 1810s-30s. Combining both commercial and residential t... More

Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Like many earlier nineteenth-century structures in Harpers Ferry, the Masonic Hall Building was originally conceived by Philip Coons to house commercial stores on the first floor with dwelling qua... More

Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Like many earlier nineteenth-century structures in Harpers Ferry, the Masonic Hall Building was originally conceived by Philip Coons to house commercial stores on the first floor with dwelling qua... More

Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Like many earlier nineteenth-century structures in Harpers Ferry, the Masonic Hall Building was originally conceived by Philip Coons to house commercial stores on the first floor with dwelling qua... More

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.1862]

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.186...

No. B986. Date based on 22nd NY history. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Group, 22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.1862]. Co. D

Group, 22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [...

No. B214. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.1862]

22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.186...

Photograph shows Private James P. Bonnett and unidentified soldiers in front of tent. No. B837. Date based on 22nd NY history. Photographer and soldier's name from another copy in the National Archives (529655... More

Harpers Ferry, W.Va. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Harpers Ferry, W.Va. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Quiet street in National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Quiet street in National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Steps connecting lower and upper town, National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Steps connecting lower and upper town, National Historical Park, Harpe...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Convergence of the Potomac River and smaller Shenandoah River, as seen from the heights of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Convergence of the Potomac River and smaller Shenandoah River, as seen...

Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Curtis Freewill Baptist Church, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Curtis Freewill Baptist Church, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: The Curtis Freewill Baptist Church served as both a religious building for students of Storer College and as its own congregational church for African American residents of Harpers Ferry and nearb... More

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...

Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...

Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...

Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...

Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More

Storer College, Lewis Anthony Library, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Storer College, Lewis Anthony Library, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jeffe...

Significance: Currently recognized by the National Park Service (NPS) as the "Lewis Anthony Building," this two-story stone building was an integral part of Storer College and its evolution as an educational in... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...

Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More

Scottish Castle, Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Scottish Castle, Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential home interior, living room, fireplace, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bank of Harpers Ferry & Bank Annex, Shenandoah & High Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bank of Harpers Ferry & Bank Annex, Shenandoah & High Streets, Harpers...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-20 Survey number: HABS WV-152

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Bridge Piers, Junction of Potomac & Shenandoah Rivers, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Bridge Piers, Junction of Pot...

Survey number: HAER MD-16 Building/structure dates: 1836 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1838 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1842 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1851 Sub... More

White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: This building was erected in 1839 by William and Samuel B. Anderson and Dr. George B. Stephenson on land which was originally part of the Wager Six Acre Reservation. The Wagers were descendants of... More

Cavalry marching out of Harpers Ferry

Cavalry marching out of Harpers Ferry

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed lower right: 1864. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.481) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file E. Forms part of... More

22d New York State Millitia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e. 1862]

22d New York State Millitia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e. 1...

Photograph shows Private T.H.P. Inslee in front of cannon. No. B978. Date based on 22nd NY history. Photographer and soldier's name from another copy in the National Archives (529654). Mounted with five other ... More

Harpers Ferry - Public domain scenic drawing

Harpers Ferry - Public domain scenic drawing

Signed lower left: AR Waud. Title inscribed upper right. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.515) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file R. Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil Wa... More

Interpretive Design Center, 67 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Interpretive Design Center, 67 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson ...

Survey number: HABS WV-305 Public domain photograph of terrace, cafe, open space, building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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