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North Drive

This photograph shows a north view of the White House likely during Abraham Lincoln's presidency. Though the creator is unknown, the owner of the print was General Montgomery C. Meigs, an engineer and architect who served as the quartermaster for the Union Army during the Civil War. A camera enthusiast, he occasionally supplied images to Mathew Brady.
Photographer
Unknown
Date of Work
ca. 1860s
Type
Photograph
Credit
White House Collection/White House Historical Association
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