1517. (stereoview) The “Beacon House”, Morris Island, South Carolina after the bombardment and the struggle for Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863.
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1517. (stereoview) The “Beacon House”, Morris Island, South Carolina after the bombardment and the struggle for Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863.
1517. (stereoview) The “Beacon House”, Morris Island, South Carolina after the bombardment and the struggle for Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863. Stereoview by Sam A. Cooley, Photographer, Tenth Army Corps. Once a lighthouse, during the War this house on the beach at Morris Island was the headquarters of General W.H. Davis of the 104th Pennsylvania, and had also been used by General Gillmore as a signal station. Also visible is the beginning of the “Covered Way”, a part of the island’s fortifications. This original stereoview was produced by Cooley during the Civil War and provides great detail of the old light keeper’s residence and beacon light. Morris Island was the site of Fort Wagner (movie Glory) and this image was taken in 1864 or 1865. This is likely the only view of this early light station. Clear, close, some chipping to photos but do not affect image. Mount generally bright, clean save moisture to edge. Photographer’s label on back. (VG-). $135.