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Carte-de-Visite Photograph: View of Richmond, Virginia in Ruins by Levy & CohenCarte-de-Visite Photograph: View of Richmond, Virginia in Ruins by Levy & Cohen

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting Richmond, Virginia in ruins, taken by Levy & Cohen in 1865. The photographers, a partnership of two Jewish men, operated at the Northwest corner of Ninth and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia. This image is part of a series of at least 33 views of Richmond taken after the end of the Civil War. The photograph shows the city's destruction following the conflict.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph: View of the Executive Mansion, Richmond, VirginiaCarte-de-Visite Photograph: View of the Executive Mansion, Richmond, Virginia

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting a view of the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia. The image shows Governor Pierpont, Treasurer W.W. Weng, W.D. Massey (Postmaster of Alexandria), and Colonel Hart of the Governor's staff. The photograph, taken by Levy & Cohen, includes a revenue stamp and was likely taken in the summer of 1865 following the end of the Civil War. This is one of approximately 33 images taken by Levy & Cohen during a trip to Richmond.

Levy & Cohen's Photograph of the Ruins of Galego Flour Mills, Richmond, Virginia, 1865Levy & Cohen's Photograph of the Ruins of Galego Flour Mills, Richmond, Virginia, 1865

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting the ruins of the Galego Flour Mills in Richmond, Virginia, taken in 1865 by Levy & Cohen, Philadelphia photographers. This image is part of their series, "Levy & Cohen's Views of the Rebel Capital and its Environs," documenting the damage to Richmond after the American Civil War. The photograph is matted and mounted on card stock with descriptive information on the reverse.

Richmond, Virginia in Ruins: A Carte-de-Visite Photograph by Levy & CohenRichmond, Virginia in Ruins: A Carte-de-Visite Photograph by Levy & Cohen

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting Richmond, Virginia, in ruins after the American Civil War. Taken by Levy & Cohen, a Philadelphia-based photography partnership, in the summer of 1865. This image is one of a series of at least 33 views of Richmond taken by the firm. The photograph shows a view of the city different from another image in the collection (22.53).