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I
don’t post many photos of the town of Gettysburg itself, so I figured it was
high time. This particular picture was taken from one of our former hotels
and shows Steinwehr Avenue. The town has a very quaint and homey feel that adds
to the battle ambiance, even the sections with structures that were built after
the Civil War. As many know, sunset at Gettysburg is a special occasion, and I liked being able to capture the big bright ball as it dipped
down below the mountains. On a side note, hungry for sweets? Kilwin’s ice cream
and Sunset Ice Cream Parlor make an appearance here, as well as some Civil War
stores.
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. FRANKLIN PETER
WENDLING
Co. K, 151st
Pennsylvania Infantry
Died July 17, 1863 at
age 17
Pvt.
Wendling, also spelled “Vendlin”, enlisted in October 1862 and was a farmer. He
was wounded on the 1st of July and captured the next day, but soon released. He
died at Mower Hospital in Philadelphia and was later buried at Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
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