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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 555

Cyanotype Ft Leavenworth Buildings Kansas View

Estimate: $100 - $200
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Cyanotype photograph depicting a group of buildings identified on the verso as “West End, Ft Leavenworth” (Kansas). The deep blue tonal range and matte surface are consistent with cyanotypes commonly prpoduced in the late 19th century. The image shows a row of large, two-story frame buildings with broad porches and chimneys, set within a landscaped open area.

The central building features a long wraparound veranda supported by evenly spaced posts, with exterior staircases rising to the porch level. Adjacent structures share similar proportions and architectural detailing, including shuttered windows and pitched roofs with multiple chimney stacks. Leafless trees are dispersed across the foreground, their bare branches framing the buildings and suggesting a late fall or winter season.

Handwritten text on the verso reads “West End, Ft Leavenworth” with an additional notation “96” and the word “ton house” written below. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

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