Workshops at Washington Arsenal 1858 - 1859

"Workshops at Washington Arsenal" is an 1858-1859 photograph by Lewis Emory Walker, capturing a view of the Washington Arsenal, a facility for manufacturing weapons and ammunition in Washington, D.C. The image portrays a large, brick building with arched windows and a row of cannon in the foreground, showcasing the industrial side of the city during the 19th century. Walker, a prominent American photographer known for his landscapes and architectural images, used the albumen print technique to create this historical record of the Arsenal, a site of significant importance in the development of the U.S. military.