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Photograph of Cadets Standing at Attention Outside Barracks of the Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois

Citation

Weissman Photo Co., “Photograph of Cadets Standing at Attention Outside Barracks of the Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois,” Madison Historical, accessed October 9, 2025, https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/items/show/2420.

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Description

Photograph of several lines cadets outside the barracks at the Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois. Cadets stand at attention with some holding flags. Behind them sit three Tudor Revival-style buildings adorned with American flags.

Transcription

  • Fireproof barracks, Western Military academy, Upper Alton IL, Weissman, Alton IL

Source

  • SIUE Archives

Subjects

  • education
  • Alton

Creator

Weissman Photo Co.

Date

Unknown

Language

English

Type

  • Photograph

Format

  • jpg
  • Black and white photographic print

Physical Dimensions

11.25 x 9.5 [inches]

Coverage

  • Alton, Illinois

Identifier

  • GodfreyPhoto-P-023
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