Photograph of Richmond, Virginia in Ruins, Cartes-de-visite by Levy & Cohen


Carte-de-visite photograph depicting Richmond, Virginia in ruins after the Civil War. The photograph, part of a series documenting the aftermath of the war, was taken by the firm Levy & Cohen, located at the northwest corner of Ninth and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia. The image shows the 'Burnt District' of Richmond. Levy & Cohen, a partnership of two Jewish photographers, toured Richmond in the summer of 1865 and captured at least 33 different views of the city. This particular photograph is exceptionally rare, with only a limited number of surviving examples. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, approximately 1865.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Levy & Cohen
  • Levy, (Cornelius ) / (Solis-) Cohen, (Leon )

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9, Folder 2