Plan of the Military Reservation at Detroit
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Uncommon plan of Detroit’s fortifications at the time of the War of 1812.
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Description
Originally built by the British in 1779, Fort Shelby (and later, Fort Detroit) would play an important role in the War of 1812. It was dismantled less than 20 years after the conflict, but remains an important part of the city’s history and identity.
This map, lithographed in Philadelphia by Bowen & Co. and published in the Journal of Military Affairs during the mid-19th century, shows an approximate outline of the fortifications near the banks of the Detroit River. Transportation routes, support buildings, and local land use is also noted throughout the image.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1860
Author: Bowen & Co.
Sheet Width (in): 9.5
Sheet Height (in): 12.6
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Scattered soiling and offsetting visible in the upper left corner and a small tear in the lower right has been repaired on the verso with archival tape. A bit further offsetting can be seen along a vertical seam near the center of the image and in the lower right.
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