The Point

1905

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The Point
  • Title
  • The Point
  • Creator
  • Frederick T. Gretton
  • Identifier
  • MSP328.B001.F22.I01
  • Source Identifier
  • MSP328.B001.F22.I01
  • Description
  • Caption on the back of the photograph reads, “Center – Showing flag flying over Block House. Picture take at time of controversy with the Penna Railroad who wanted Block House moved to Schenley Park – wanted area for their tracks.” The Blockhouse or Bouquet’s Blockhouse, is Pittsburgh’s oldest building. Dated to 1764, it served as a retreat from invading forces. Today, the Blockhouse still stands as a final link to the original 18 acres that became the City of Pittsburgh. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) administer the Blockhouse.
  • Genre
  • photographs
  • Subject
  • Point (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    Blockhouse (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
  • Source
  • Frederick T. Gretton Photographs, 1857-1953, MSP 328, Library and Archives Division, Senator John Heinz History Center
  • Contributor
  • Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center
  • Collection
  • Frederick T. Gretton Photographs
  • Rights Information
  • No Copyright - United States. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
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