Item 21660 - Moving gun, South Portland, 1898

Item 21660 - Moving gun, South Portland, 1898
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Item 21660
Moving gun, South Portland, 1898
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A disappearing gun on its way to Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth. The photo was taken at Preble and Woodbury streets in South Portland.

The disappearing gun could be lowered into a hidden position, helping to protect coastal armaments from attack.

The gun was moved from Fort Preble.

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