Description: Spokane, WASHINGTON - Fort Wright - Soldiers in Formation, Horse & Officer: Fort George Wright is a land area in the northwest United States, located in Spokane, Washington's West Hills neighborhood. It is named after General George Wright, who had been stationed in the area. In 1895, local residents purchased the area then known as Twickenham Park, which was deeded to the government for the construction of a military post. With Congress’ authorization, the $40,000 purchase of 1,022 acres (414 ha) was made in 1896. Construction of the fort began in 1897 and it officially opened in 1899. Most of the buildings present were built between 1897 and 1906. In 1909-1910 the fort was used to imprison members of the Industrial Workers of the World arrested during the Spokane Free Speech Fight. "Between 1899 and 1940, it primarily housed mounted infantry units such as the 24th and 25th "Buffalo soldier" regiments, and the 4th Infantry Division which served during the massive St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Offensives in WWI and would go on to land on the beaches of Normandy in WWII." In September 1915, then Lieutenant Omar Bradley reported to the 14th Infantry Regiment (United States) in Ft. Wright. This Divided Back Era (1907-15) postcard is in good condition.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2025-02-07T03:04:47.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Featured Person: Omar Bradley
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Material: Paper
City: Spokane
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Unbranded
Subject: Fort Wright
Continent: North America
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Country: United States
Region: Washington
Theme: Aerial View, Animals, Architecture, Cities & Towns, Corps & Regiments, Landscapes, Militaria, Social History, Horse, West Hills, Industrial Workers of the World, IWW, 4th Infantry Division, D-Day, Army
Features: Panoramic
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
