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title: John Brown in the Engine House, Harpers Ferry Raid, 1859
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20804/john-brown-in-the-engine-house-harpers-ferry-raid/
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updated: 2025-08-12
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# John Brown in the Engine House, Harpers Ferry Raid, 1859
_Authored by Unknown Artist_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20804.jpeg)
## Image Caption
The interior of the engine house during [John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2772/john-browns-raid-on-harpers-ferry/), immediately before the door is broken down by US Marines. Note hostages on the left. Illustration in *Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper*, v. 8, no. 205, 5 November 1859.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Artist, U. (2025, August 12). John Brown in the Engine House, Harpers Ferry Raid, 1859. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "John Brown in the Engine House, Harpers Ferry Raid, 1859." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 12, 2025. .
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "John Brown in the Engine House, Harpers Ferry Raid, 1859." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Aug 2025, .
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