The meticulous work on the foundation of the William Patterson House is nearing completion. This view was taken facing south at approximately 3:10 PM on Saturday, April 4, 2009. When we visited the William Patterson House in February, the foundati[...]
On Friday, the contractors removed the north wall to the Electric Map Auditorium, giving us a better view inside. We apologize for the spots on the camera. It was beginning to rain pretty hard when we stopped by to take pictures today. This view w[...]
On Thursday the contractors almost completely demolished the 1921 building that previously housed the old National Park Service Visitor Center. This photograph was taken from the gates of the Taneytown Road entrance to the Soldiers National Cemete[...]
On Wednesday the contractors again worked on the 1962 building and advanced well into the Electric Map auditorium. They also worked on the 1921 building, and progressed into the front lobby of the Old Visitor Center. We’ll take a walk around[...]
On Tuesday the contractors began to demolish the west side of the 1921 building. We know there were more than a few additions to this building over the years, but we’re labeling this structure the 1921 building. This view was taken facing no[...]
On Monday the contractors advanced approximately another twenty feet into the 1962 Electric Map Auditorium. This view was taken facing southwest at approximately 4:30 PM on Monday, March 30, 2009. In today’s update on the Visitor Center Demo[...]
In our sixth and last series on President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Gettysburg, the Kennedy party reached Oak Hill and paused to look at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial (Peace Light). In the front seat from left to right are Caroline Kennedy[...]
The Jacob Stock House, located at 407 South Washington Street, is a favorite building for Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides to point out battle damage at the beginning of a tour. The building has more than a few “bullet” holes in [...]
The east wall of the 1962 Electric Map Auditorium has now been removed. The railings around the top of the auditorium are visible in this photograph. This view was taken facing southwest at approximately 4:30 PM on Friday, March 27, 2009. Ok, four[...]
The 1962 addition to the “old” Visitor Center had the area where the Electric Map Lobby was located almost completely removed on Thursday. This view was taken facing southwest at approximately 4:30 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2009. You mig[...]