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Dismantling an Historic Landmark-
The Louisiana State Memorial

Lightning Damage
Preparation
Dismantle - Eternal Flame
Dismantle - Upper Column
Dismantling  Process
Dismantle - Lower Column 
Dismantle - Base 

 The 85 ton crane was moved into position and
Confederate Avenue closed to motor vehicle traffic 
The majestic Louisiana State Memorial marks the site of one of the strongest Confederate defensive positions at fortress Vicksburg, the Great Redoubt Louisiana State Memorial (ca 1998)
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  Preserving 
  Historic 
    Structures    		 Lightning 
Damage

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Last update: Monday, January 22, 2001
http://www.nps.gov/vick/preserve/la_stm/dismantle.htm
Editor: G. Zeman

 

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