Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: View of Gettysburg from Seminary Ridge

Barcode: 58621

Image Number: 58621.0001

Brief Description: Albumen print from 1863 taken at the battlefield of Gettysburg. The view is looking west toward the town from Seminary Ridge. The town is visible in the background and includes trees, fences and fields. Also on the left side a large building on the left is Pennsylvania Hall which became the central administration building of Gettysburg College. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1st through the 3rd, 1863 and is considered a defining moment of the American Civil War. Although the Confederate army made some advances in the beginning, the battle reached a stalemate. To break it the decision was made to charge a heavily fortified Union position of Cemetery Ridge which became known as Pickett's Charge. It was named after its leader Major General George Pickett. The charge was a disaster and incurred heavy losses on both sides but led to the Confederates retreating back to Virginia.

Creator: O'Sullivan, Timothy H.

Date/Date Range: 1863

Type: Photographs

Dimensions: H 15.8 X W 22.1 cm

Physical Description: Handwriting in pencil on verso: Panoramic view of Gettysburg 3948 1/4

Historical Context: Battle of Gettysburg fought July 1 to the 3rd, 1863. One of the major battles in the American Civil War which began in 1861 and ended in 1865.

LC Call Number: E475.53 1863 S9

OCLC: 1408763576

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/58621.0001