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Building at Fort Ross, Sonoma County, California, USA
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Building at Fort Ross, Sonoma County, California, USA
Russian officers building at Fort Ross, Sonoma County, California, USA. Date: 1900
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Basic California Fort Ross Sonoma Storey Timber
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This evocative photograph captures the rugged beauty of Fort Ross, a historic Russian settlement located in Sonoma County, California, USA. Established in 1812, Fort Ross was the southernmost outpost of the Russian-American Company's vast territorial holdings in North America. The image, taken around the turn of the 20th century, depicts a group of Russian officers gathered in front of one of the fort's wooden buildings. The basic, single-story structure, with its long, horizontal lines, is typical of the architecture used in the construction of the fort's various structures. Built primarily of wood, timber was a valuable resource in the region, and the use of this abundant material allowed the Russians to quickly erect buildings to house their military personnel and support their agricultural endeavors. The remote, rural location of Fort Ross, nestled among the rolling hills and rugged coastline of Sonoma County, added to the sense of isolation and self-sufficiency that characterized life at the outpost. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily lives of the Russian officers who once called Fort Ross home.
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