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Photo by George N. Barnard, March 1862, during Union occupation,
seen from the original "coach circle". Notice the kitchen wing at right.
August 24, 2013
Detail from the Barnard photograph, March 1862. Union soldiers are
gathered on the porch. General Irvin McDowell made his headquarters
at Liberia in May 1862. The next month, President Lincoln and Secretary
of War Stanton visited the general there. General Daniel E. Sickles was
also temporarily headquartered here in November 1862.
August 24, 2013. Your blog host established temporary headquarters
at Liberia during a living history encampment on the grounds.
This image is said to be the earliest photograph of Liberia,
taken sometime in 1861, by Captain Andrew J. Russell.
Similar view, August 24, 2013
From 1888 to 1947, Liberia was owned by Robert Portner and was the headquarters
of his dairy business, but not his personal residence. An interior view above, from 1936.
Historic American Building Survey
August 24, 2013
Central hallway, 1936, Portner Dairy Farm.
Historic American Building Survey
August 24, 2013
1936, Portner Dairy Farm. By this time the estate was 329 acres.
The home served as the residence of the dairy farm manager.
Historic American Building Survey
Similar view, August 24, 2013.
The house and property are now under management of the
Manassas Museum System, after being donated by the Breedens,
the last family to occupy the house as a personal residence.
It is currently under restoration.
1 comment:
John: Love this stuff. Keep up the fine work. John Banks
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