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- One plan sheet entitled "No. XII, Fort Wayne, Plan and Section of Exterior Batteries." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows existing ground contour lines as well as proposed contour lines for the construction of earth embankments and gun batteries at Fort Wayne. A cross-section detail is shown along the right edge of the plan sheet. Handwritten text near the upper right corner shows "Engineer Department, Washington, Aug't 20, 1867. Sent to General Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Fort Wayne, Michigan." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows an overall site plan of the fort property including property lines, the layout of the fort, barracks, officer's quarters, various other buildings, and streets. Bearings and distances are also given along the fort property lines. A bar scale (1 inch = 100 feet) is shown in the lower right corner of the sheet along with a symbol legend. Small handwritten text near the lower right edge shows "J. M. Hilton, Q.M.G.O. [Quarter Master General Office]" along with the year, "1897."
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Government Grounds at Fort Wayne with Position of Engineer and Quartermaster Buildings, Roadways &c., Aug. 1866." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows an overall site plan of the fort property including property lines, the layout of the fort, barracks, officer's quarters, various other buildings, and streets. A bar scale is shown near the center lower edge of the sheet along with a note that reads "Scale 60 feet to 1 inch." Various handwritten notes along the lower edge indicate the dates when copies of the plan and accompanying letters were sent by post officers to the Quarter Master General Office. Officer's names noted include: Col. T. [Thomas] J. Cram, Major G. Weitzel, and Major W. M. McFarland.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Fortifications Michigan. Fort Wayne, Detroit River." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows an overall plan of the fort layout along with existing and proposed ground contour lines. Small handwritten text beneath the title shows "Drawn by Lt. M. C. Meigs, Corps of Engineers, March, 1849." Two cross-section details are shown near the lower edge of the sheet. Small handwritten text near the lower left corner shows "Engr. Department 16 July 1849, Received with Lieut. Meigs letter of 10th instant." Small handwritten text in the lower right corner shows "Fort Wayne 10th Mar. of 1849, Copies/letter submitted to the Chief Engineer. M. C. Meigs, Lt. Engs."
- Date Issued:
- 1849-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing of a 15" gun platform in Fort Wayne. The drawing consists of black ink on heavy tan paper and shows a plan view of one of the gun platforms along the fort walls. A cross-section detail is shown in the upper left corner and an elevation detail is shown in the upper right corner. Handwritten text near the center top edge shows "This is the Plan of the Demilune Salient 15" Gun Platform according to drawings last sent from Engineer Department, August 28th 1867, and the platform will be constructed accordingly. T. J. Cram, Bvt. Maj. Gen'l."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Fort Wayne, Michigan." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows an overall site plan of the fort property including property lines, ground contour lines, the layout of the fort, barracks, officer's quarters, various other buildings, and streets. Bearings and distances are also given along the fort property lines. A bar scale (1 inch = 100 feet) is shown in the upper left corner of the sheet along with a symbol legend. A brief history of establishment of the fort is shown under "Legend" in the lower right corner. Small handwritten text near the lower right edge shows "See Special Map for City and Post Telephone and Telegraph Lines" as well as "Drawn by C. M. Stone" and the year, "1907." Small handwritten text in the lower left corner indicates the dates of plan corrections/revisions.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
