George A. Atzerodt, a conspirator

Washington Navy Yard, D.C. George A. Atzerodt, a conspirator

Here we present a rare image of Washington Navy Yard, D.C. George A. Atzerodt, a conspirator. It was taken in 1865 by Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882.

The image shows Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. This photograph has backgroundsof dark metal, and was presumably taken on the monitors, U.S.S. Montauk and Saugus, where the conspirators were for a time confined.

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Image ID# 856E7149

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Abraham Lincoln Assassination