Trestle Bridge at Whiteside 1864

"Trestle Bridge at Whiteside" is a 1864 photograph by George N. Barnard. The image showcases a wooden trestle bridge spanning a creek in Whiteside, Virginia, likely a crucial piece of infrastructure during the American Civil War. Barnard, a renowned photographer of the era, captured the bridge's imposing scale and its role in the rapidly changing landscape of the time. This photograph, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, offers a glimpse into the physical challenges faced during the war and provides valuable insight into American history and the development of photography as a powerful medium.