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.

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

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BONTA & CURTISS, photographers. CDV of the Civil War homecoming arch made to welcome Syracuse regiments back from war. Syracuse, NY.

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

BONTA & CURTISS, photographers. CDV of the Civil War homecoming arch made to welcome Syracuse regiments back from war. Syracuse, NY.

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BONTA & CURTISS, photographers. CDV of the Civil War homecoming arch made to welcome Syracuse regiments back from war. Syracuse, NY.