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- One architectural drawing entitled "Addition to Hospital, Fort Wayne, Michigan. Major P. G. Wales, Surgeon, U.S. Army. March, 1907." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a side elevation view of the proposed addition. The four-story building was to be constructed of brick and stone with wood trim and a slate roof. Building height dimensions are given at the right side of the drawing which is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Printed text in the lower right corner shows "Bldg. #209" and "P. E. File Nr. 4918."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing of Fort Wayne. The drawing consists of black ink and pencil on heavy tan paper and shows a plan view of the walls as well as the gun platform layout of the fort. Gun platform numbers are indicated along with certain fort dimensions. A small inset drawing in the upper right corner area includes notes that show "Outline of Interior Crest of Old Work. Used in laying out work and making drawings; determined as accurately as practicable from measurements of the different fronts in April, 1863. J.J.L. [J. J. Lee]" and "Note. The bottom of new scarp was laid out 43 feet from & parallel with the old crest, except on faces of East Bastion, where it is 45' 3"."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Plans & Sections of a Flank & Adjoining Portion of Curtain & Face, Showing the Intended Masonry of Scarp & Flank Casemates." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of one of the casemates along the fort walls. The views have been drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Two handwritten notes in the upper area of the sheet show "Engineer Department, July 26, 1862. Sent to Capt. Blunt with letter of this date" and "Superseded by drawing sent from Dept. under date of Jany. 10, 1863."
- Date Issued:
- 1862-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Plans for a Fire-Proof Comparator Room at Fort Wayne." The drawing (sheet 1 of 3) shows elevation and cross-section views of the proposed one-story brick building. A plan view of the ground floor is also shown along with window and door details. The plan was "made under the direction of Major W. L. Fisk, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., and E. E. Haskell, Principal Asst. Engineer" at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated February, 1904.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- 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
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing entitled "Plans for Engineer Dock at Fort Wayne." The drawing shows the layout of the dock area along with dimensions and water depths. The locations of four survey vessels are also indicated along with their names: Lorain L., U.S.S. Gen. Williams, U.S.S. Search, and U.S. Lake Survey No. 1. On the right side of the plan sheet, a cross-section detail of the dock sheet piling and anchorage configuration is shown. The title block in the upper left corner indicates that the drawing was prepared "under the direction of Major W. L. Fisk, Corps of Engineers, and E. E. Haskell, Chief Asst. Engineer" at a scale of 1 inch = 20 feet. The plan is dated August, 1902.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Elevations and Sections of Details of Wrought Iron Picket Fence, Gates, and Gate Posts at Fort Wayne, Mich." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows various details of the double gate and posts at the main entrance to the fort. The details are shown at scales of 3/4 inch = 1 foot and 1 1/2 inches = 1 foot as noted on the plan sheet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "George Ruhlen, Capt. and A.Q.M. [Assistant Quarter Master], U.S. Army," and is dated March 25, 1895.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "No. XII, Fort Wayne, Plan and Sections of Exterior Batteries." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows an overall plan view of the fort walls. A long north arrow line cuts diagonally across the drawing in the upper center area of the plan sheet. Contour lines are shown in a light line weight to represent the existing ground elevations and in a heavy line weight for proposed ground elevations. The edge of the Detroit River (contour line "0") is shown near the lower edge of the sheet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Engineer Department, Washington, April 20, 1867. Sent to General Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- 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
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Michigan, Outline Sketch to Accompany Report of Col. T. J. Cram, Corps of Engineers for Year Ending 30 June 1864." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows the configuration of the outer walls of the fort. Gun platform and casemate numbers are shown as well as wall heights. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 50 feet. Handwritten text near the lower right corner of the fort shows "Note: The figures in red designate the number of each gun platform adopted in accordance with Dept. Circular of July 28, 1864. Those upon the outside of the scarp, at the flanks, are the numbers of the Casemate guns in front of which they are placed. The references (in black) on the scarp wall indicate the height to which it has been constructed, the level of the ditch being (9')."
- Date Issued:
- 1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Sketch Showing Method of Connecting the Existing and New Glacis and Covering Masses." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows an overall plan view of the fort walls. A long north arrow line cuts diagonally across the drawing in the upper right area of the plan sheet. Contour lines are shown in a light line weight to represent the existing ground elevations and are shown in a heavy line weight for proposed ground elevations. The edge of the Detroit River (contour line "0") is shown along the lower edge of the sheet. Handwritten text beneath the title 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
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne Arrangement of Gun Platforms and B.H. Wall, and Method of Reinforcing Pintle Stones." The drawing consists of black and blue ink on heavy tan paper and shows typical plan and cross-section views of the gun platforms along the fort walls. The drawing was prepared by J. J. Lee at a scale of 1 inch = 2 feet and is dated January, 1865. Handwritten pencil text in the upper left corner shows "Note - Engr. Circular July 21st 1865 directs that all new platforms with outer traverse circles will be laid 1 foot lower than is now done. Before the reception of this order, the new circles of the main work were laid so that it will only be applied to those in the demilune." Handwritten ink text near the center of the plan sheet shows "Note. On water front of East Bastion, the gun circles were calculated for the length of the old traverse rails, 11' 7 3/4", from center to end, & the connecting stones were cut shorter than is required by Department drawings since received, as represented by the broken line m - n."
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Plans & Sections Showing the Scarp Walls & Casemates to be Constructed at the East Bastion." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of one of the casemates along the fort walls. The views have been drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. Elevation contour lines and dimensions are included with the drawing details. Handwritten text in the lower right corner shows "Engineer Department, June 8, 1863. Sent to Major Blunt with letters of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing entitled "Quarters for Two Lieutenants [Building No. 117]." The drawing (Sheet No. 1 of 7) shows side and front elevation views of the three-story building at Fort Wayne. The drawing was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is undated.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing entitled "Detroit Residential Manpower Center, Fort Wayne, Detroit, Michigan." The drawing shows a plan view of the mechanical room in the basement of Dormitory Building (No. 314A & B) at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot. A title block along the right edge of the sheet shows that the plans were prepared by "Robert L. Svoboda Associates Architects, 13829 West Eight Mile Road, Detroit 35, Michigan," and shows a construction bid date of September 21, 1970. The project number is shown as "7001" and the plan sheet number is "ME-13."
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "No. 8, Fort Wayne, Plan Showing the Position & Details of Platforms for Barbette Guns." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows plan views of three areas of gun platforms along the fort walls. The views are shown at a scale of 1 inch = 10 feet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Engineer Department, April 3, 1864. Sent to Col. Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One architectural drawing entitled "Floor Plan, Quartermaster's Office, Fort Wayne, Michigan." The drawing consists of red and black ink on linen and shows a floor plan of the Quartermaster's Office. The drawing includes the layout of furniture in the various rooms as well as light fixture and radiator locations. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated April, 1907. Printed text in the lower right corner shows "Bldg. #205" and "P. E. File Nr. 4691."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- 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
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- Black and white sketch of the shore along the southeast corner of Fort Wayne. The Detroit River is depicted along the left side of the sketch, with the river occupying the foreground. Wooden fencing can be seen along the right side of the sketch. Three boats are visible on the river in the distance, along with one boat visible in center at left on the shore, with a figure holding a fishing pole standing beside it. A caption on the verso reads "SE corner of Fort Wayne and Dock, Detroit, Mich., August 31st, 1884."
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing entitled "Double Set Officer's Qrs." The drawing (Sheet No. 1) shows front and side elevation views of a 3-story, duplex style house (Building Nos. 102, 103, and 104) which was intended for officer's quarters at Fort Wayne. A typical cross-section view of the wall is shown on the upper left side of the sheet which indicates the ceiling heights and floor thicknesses on each level including a basement. The title block in the lower right corner is partially cut off, but shows "Q.M.G.O. [Quarter Master General Office], Dec., 1896," and indicates a drawing scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot. Black ink stamps and handwritten text in the lower left and upper right corners show "P.E. File Nr. 6000."
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne