The Snapshots in Time Collection
Sailors and Children Inside Brick Casemate Gallery of Coastal Fortification, c. 1898-1910
Sailors and local children explore the vaulted brick casemate galleries of an old coastal artillery fort during a shore liberty visit, circa 1898-1910. Such forts, built in the 19th century to defend American harbors, were popular sightseeing destinations for sailors on liberty in port cities like Pensacola or Hampton Roads. Project: 218611