Bunker Hill Monument 1845 - 1900

This 19th-century daguerreotype by Josiah Johnson Hawes depicts the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1845, the monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, a pivotal event in the American Revolutionary War. Hawes, a prominent photographer of his time, captured the imposing structure in a clear, detailed image. The photograph, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the early days of photography and its ability to document historical sites and moments.