Cannon, Fortress Monroe 1859 - 1869

"Cannon, Fortress Monroe" is a photograph taken by Alexander Gardner during the American Civil War. The image depicts a large cannon mounted on a wooden platform at Fortress Monroe, a Union stronghold in Virginia. The photographer has captured the details of the cannon, the wooden platform, and even the shadows of the cannon on the ground, which are visible. There are a couple of men in the photo who likely represent the soldiers that would have operated the cannon during the war. The photo is a snapshot of the conflict and serves as a reminder of the role that fortifications and artillery played in the war.