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	Kremlin, Moscow, Russia Title Kremlin, Moscow, Russia Date of Original Summer 1903 Creator Bolley, Henry Luke, 1865-1956 Creator Role Photographer; Description View of the northern walls and towers of The Kremlin in Moscow from the Moskva River. Ordering Information Consult: http://library.ndsu.edu/ndsuarchives/duplication-services General Subject Military Politics & Government Religion Subject (LCTGM) Forts & fortifications Rivers Waterfronts Boats Churches Historic sites Location Moscow (Russia) Russia Decade 1900-1909 Item Number Bol.6 Format of Original Lantern slides Dimensions of Original 9 x 11 cm. Place of Publication Fargo (N.D.) Transcription "The Kremlin - Moscow" Notes Title supplied by staff. Biography/History The history of the Moscow Kremlin (fortress/citadel) dates back to the 10th century and the reign of Prince Yuri of Kiev (Yuri Dolgorky) who is considered to be the founder of Moscow. Although in the 18th century, Peter I transferred the capital of Russia to St. Petersburg, tradition called for the coronation of Tsars to be in Moscow. In 1917 the seat of government was transferred back to Moscow. The Moscow Kremlin consist of the Kremlin wall and towers and with the Kremlin are four palaces and four cathedrals. The Kremlin overlooks the Moskva River to the south. Repository Institution North Dakota State University Libraries, University Archives Repository Collection H.L. Bolley Photography Collection Collection Finding Aid Consult: http://hdl.handle.net/10365/4766 Credit Line University Archives, NDSU, Fargo (Bol.6) Language eng; Digital ID bo000006 Original Source Lantern Slides
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