Photo on left circa 1898, F.J. Severence. Photo on right taken 2002, R.G. Blakeslee
Left and rear sides of monument.
Right side of monument.
Color Photos Copyright © R.G. Blakeslee 2002
137th
NYV Infantry
Monument at Gettysburg
Dedicated at Gettysburg on July 2, 1888
Location of Monument: On Culp's Hill, between Slocum Avenue and
breastworks.
General Dimensions: Base, 5' x 5' 8". Total Height, 15' 0"
Crossed muskets, cartridge box and laurel wreath on front.
Materials of Contruction: First base of Gettysburg granite; the
remaining parts,
Quincy (Mass.) granite and Standard bronze. Contractors: Frederick
& Field.
Cost: $1500.
*Source: New York at Gettysburg, page 1400.
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Photo on left circa 1898, F.J. Severence.
Photo on right taken
2002, R.G. Blakeslee
Left and rear sides of monument.
Right side of monument.
Color Photos Copyright © R.G. Blakeslee 2002