Lafayette's Headquarters in Sepia
by Gordon Beck
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Lafayette's Headquarters in Sepia
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Gordon Beck
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Photograph - Photography
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This home was was used by General Lafayette, a subordinate of General Washington during the American Revolutionary War Battle of the Brandywine, September 11, 1777. Lafayette was wounded during the battle but later recovered. The home, which today looks much as it did then, was owned by George Gilpin, a prosperous Quaker farmer in the area. Brandywine Battlefield is located near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
A color version is also available. Search: Lafayette's Headquarters Beck
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February 19th, 2011
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Gordon Beck
Thanks, Kathleen. As you know, I love these old structures...I'm thankful so many of them are still around in this area.
Don Wright
Gordon, great capture. Excellent Duo tone.
Gordon Beck replied:
Thank you, Don. I think I actually like this better than the color version. I appreciate your comment.
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