[Workers and Soldiers at Government Saw Mill, Chattanooga (?), Tennessee] 1861 - 1865

Andrew Joseph Russell's "Workers and Soldiers at Government Saw Mill, Chattanooga (?), Tennessee" (1861-1865) is a historic photograph depicting a sawmill in operation during the American Civil War. The image showcases the importance of wood and lumber in the war effort and captures the everyday activities of both workers and soldiers in a rural setting. The photograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the logistics and industrial processes that supported the Union Army during the conflict.