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BONTA & CURTISS, photographers. CDV of the Civil War homecoming arch made to welcome Syracuse regiments back from war. Syracuse, NY. 
Sale 964 - The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
Nov 12, 2021 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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BONTA & CURTISS, photographers. CDV of the Civil War homecoming arch made to welcome Syracuse regiments back from war. Syracuse, NY. 

2 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. albumen photograph on cardstock mount (few spots of discoloration to image and mount, soiling and wear to mount edges and corners; few pencil markings on verso). Studio imprint on verso. 

Designed and constructed in downtown Syracuse to celebrate the city's returning and hard-fought hometown regiments - the 122nd, the 149th, and the 185th New York Infantries - the homecoming arch featured colorful placards emblazoned with regimental numbers, names of battles including Gettysburg, Mine Run, and Marie's Heights, an Army Corps badge, and the name of a commanding general. All are visible in this street view.

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