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## Tour
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tour.description = Take a virtual tour of the different time periods and peoples that left graffiti carved into the walls at the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.
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tour.name = Graffiti Tour of Castillo de San Marcos
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Faintly carved on the east coquina wall in Casement Room 15 is historic graffiti relating to Native American internment at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. The carving, digitized using structured light laser scanning and imaging, is that of an Apache Fire Spirit. An Apache prisoner carved this work in 1886. The Fire Dance was a sacred ceremony performed to help cure disease or for protection. In 1886, 500 Chiricahua Apaches were brought to the fort and imprisoned for more than a year here. Most prisoners were women and children and the ceremonial graffiti carvings in this room suggest a form of social memory and teaching. Although today the carving is hard to discern, we have used digital tracing to highlight carved surfaces in an effort to better see the traces of the past left behind.
Click below to view the 3D Model.
Historic Graffiti
Historic graffiti at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida often contains dates, names, and regiment information for enlisted persons from the fort’s past. This casement room has a number of areas of enlisted graffiti, including this spot near the doorway between the Casement 15 and Casement 14 passage. In this example, note the word Mis for Mississippi- likely where the person’s regiment is from, and an 1888 date with “Woodbury” as a possible surname.
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Hidden Details in Casement 21
Casement 21 – Governor’s Fore Room – This highly decorative room is where the Governor conducted siege response and war council meetings. During the late 18th Century this room became quarters for the St. Augustine artillery company. Walls in this room were brightly colored with alternating half circles of red and yellow frescoes. Our 3D scanning and photographic documentation shows more clearly how these walls were decorated, and how they were covered with a whitewash and color band designs using iron oxide red and ochre yellow pigments in a plaster known as argamasa
Casement Room 17 Wall
Casement Room 17 at the Castillo de San Marcos- known as The King’s Coffer-Treasury Room - this room was used in the 18th Century by the Spanish to secure pay chests, important documents and valuables. In the 19th Century the room was used as a U.S. Army supply room. The granite half wall at the door was constructed in the 1840s after a request from the Quartermaster, stopping soldiers from entering the room beyond this point. The walls in this room exihibit areas of historic pigment and graffiti left from various times in the Castillo’s history. Some markings are related to plaster applications and structural modifications and not necessarily from intentional graffiti.
Kiowa Sun Dance Carving
On the west wall of Casement 15 at the Castillo de San Marcos is an area that contains historic graffiti incised into the coquina and plaster by Kiowa Plains Indians who were incarcerated at the National Monument. The graffiti likely dates to around 1870 and its faint lines have faded and have been impacted by moisture and surface spalling over the years. Our 3D laser scanning and imaging of these carvings are used like a map of the wall to assist managers in knowing thhe extent and condition of the carvings and our 3D models and renders are utilized by the National Park Service as part of conservation and interpretation efforts at the site.
Click below to view the 3D Model.
Casemate 15 Historic Graffiti
Historic graffiti at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida often contains dates, names, and regiment information for enlisted persons from the fort’s past. This casement room has a number of areas of enlisted graffiti, including this spot near the doorway between the Casement 15 and Casement 14 passage. In this example, note the word Mis for Mississippi- likely where the person’s regiment is from, and an 1888 date with “Woodbury” as a possible surname.
Ship Graffiti
Casement Room 7, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Florida
The historic ship graffiti in this area is drawn using charcoal and is faint and hard to detect. Our use of decorrelation stretch image enhancement techniques in combination with high resolution imaging and 3D laser scanning, is helping the National Park Service map and delineate these important stories that are scratched, carved and drawn on the walls of thhis National Monument.
YBK enhancement is used here to bring out subtle differences in hue that allows researches to see more of the traces of charcoal used in this drawing.
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Ship Graffiti on Plaster
Casement Room 28 at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument has numerous examples of ship graffiti- from Spanish Galleons to these British ships that Spanish soldiers would see and etch in their quarters at the fort.
Apache Dancer Carving
Faintly carved on the east coquina wall in Casement Room 15 is historic graffiti relating to Native American internment at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. The carving, digitized using structured light laser scanning and imaging, is that of an Apache Fire Spirit. An Apache prisoner carved this work in 1886. The Fire Dance was a sacred ceremony performed to help cure disease or for protection. In 1886, 500 Chiricahua Apaches were brought to the fort and imprisoned for more than a year here. Most prisoners were women and children and the ceremonial graffiti carvings in this room suggest a form of social memory and teaching. Although today the carving is hard to discern, we have used digital tracing to highlight carved surfaces in an effort to better see the traces of the past left behind.
Historic Mystery Graffiti
Along the top of the north wall in Casement Room 28, there is a block of historic graffiti written in Old Spanish. Surface degradation is bad in this area, and so a full translation has not been possible. Using structured light laser scanning, we have digitized this area to allow further research and study, and to ensure conservation.
Try using the model inspector option in the 3D Model to read and decipher this area for yourself!
Click below to view the 3D Model.
Historic Mystery Graffiti
Along the top of the north wall in Casement Room 28, there is a block of historic graffiti written in Old Spanish. Surface degradation is bad in this area, and so a full translation has not been possible. Using structured light laser scanning, we have digitized this area to allow further research and study, and to ensure conservation.
Try using the model inspector option in the 3D Model to read and decipher this area for yourself!
Click below to view the 3D Model.
Historic Mystery Graffiti
The east wall in Room 28 of the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida, contains a rich amount of historic graffiti. The room housed Spanish soldiers who lived in town with their families and worked in the fort on 24-to-48 hour shifts. Soldiers on duty rested in the Guardrooms. Stories told through historic carvings and writings on the walls relate to ships that the men may have had association with or represent their artistic expression. Writings that can typically be found on the walls include names or initials, alphabet letters, and dates. While these drawings and writings can be found in numerous places on the fort walls, the east wall of room 28 has a number of ship drawings and other historic carvings of note. What can you find? HINT- you can digitally remove the color from the wall by selecting a Matcap Render available on the settings tool in the bottom right corner. Removing the color can allow better viewing of carved details.
Click below to view the 3D Model.
Apache Dancer Carving
Faintly carved on the east coquina wall in Casement Room 15 is historic graffiti relating to Native American internment at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. The carving, digitized using structured light laser scanning and imaging, is that of an Apache Fire Spirit. An Apache prisoner carved this work in 1886. The Fire Dance was a sacred ceremony performed to help cure disease or for protection. In 1886, 500 Chiricahua Apaches were brought to the fort and imprisoned for more than a year here. Most prisoners were women and children and the ceremonial graffiti carvings in this room suggest a form of social memory and teaching. Although today the carving is hard to discern, we have used digital tracing to highlight carved surfaces in an effort to better see the traces of the past left behind.
Historic Mystery Graffiti
Along the top of the north wall in Casement Room 28, there is a block of historic graffiti written in Old Spanish. Surface degradation is bad in this area, and so a full translation has not been possible. Using structured light laser scanning, we have digitized this area to allow further research and study, and to ensure conservation.
Try using the model inspector option in the 3D Model to read and decipher this area for yourself!
Click below to view the 3D Model.
Well at Castillo de San Marcos
There were historically three shallow wells in the Plaza de Armas at the Castillo de San Marcos that provided water for the garrison. One of these wells still exists, today, and although covered over, was 3D scanned and documented as part of our survey of the fortification. Fresh water still can be found in the well today.
Well at Castillo de San Marcos
There were historically three shallow wells in the Plaza de Armas at the Castillo de San Marcos that provided water for the garrison. One of these wells still exists, today, and although covered over, was 3D scanned and documented as part of our survey of the fortification. Fresh water still can be found in the well today.
Graffiti in Casement 16
Writing over writing has happened in this area of dense graffiti.
Historic Charcoal Ship Graffiti
Casement Room 7, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Florida
The historic ship graffiti in this area is drawn using charcoal and is faint and hard to detect. Our use of decorrelation stretch image enhancement techniques in combination with high resolution imaging and 3D laser scanning, is helping the National Park Service map and delineate these important stories that are scratched, carved and drawn on the walls of thhis National Monument.
Historic Graffiti
Historical graffiti is found carved into the walls throughout the fort at the Castillo de San Marco National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida. These carvings and drawings often include names, military companies, states, and dates. This writing was documented using structured light laser scanning to capture in high detail the surface of the wall along this section. This graffiti is from an enlisted person as it provides detail as to the company he was with, although no year is given. Similar font styles date from the mid 1800s and are noted in various locations at the fort.
Casement Room 28 Historic Graffiti
This area of graffiti, laser scanned with a structured light instrument, is found along the top of the west wall. Here, there is an area of cursive writing in “Old Spanish” with areas abraded and difficult to discern.
Casement Room 21 Graffiti
Enlisted graffiti noted near doorway in casement, depicting name, date and regiment information for a soldier stationed at the Castillo de San Marcos . Historical graffiti is found carved into the walls throughout the fort. These carvings and drawings often include names, military companies, states, and dates. Here we see: “WILLIAM D/ OF PHIL BRIG” with this likely meaning Philadelphia Brigade. Other words are not entirely discernible in this area.
Apache Dancer Carving
Faintly carved on the east coquina wall in Casement Room 15 is historic graffiti relating to Native American internment at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. The carving, digitized using structured light laser scanning and imaging, is that of an Apache Fire Spirit. An Apache prisoner carved this work in 1886. The Fire Dance was a sacred ceremony performed to help cure disease or for protection. In 1886, 500 Chiricahua Apaches were brought to the fort and imprisoned for more than a year here. Most prisoners were women and children and the ceremonial graffiti carvings in this room suggest a form of social memory and teaching. Although today the carving is hard to discern, we have used digital tracing to highlight carved surfaces in an effort to better see the traces of the past left behind.
Casemate 15 Historic Graffiti
Historic graffiti at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida often contains dates, names, and regiment information for enlisted persons from the fort’s past. This casement room has a number of areas of enlisted graffiti, including this spot near the doorway between the Casement 15 and Casement 14 passage. In this example, note the word Mis for Mississippi- likely where the person’s regiment is from, and an 1888 date with “Woodbury” as a possible surname.
Kiowa Sun Dance Carving
On the west wall of Casement 15 at the Castillo de San Marcos is an area that contains historic graffiti incised into the coquina and plaster by Kiowa Plains Indians who were incarcerated at the National Monument. The graffiti likely dates to around 1870 and its faint lines have faded and have been impacted by moisture and surface spalling over the years. Our 3D laser scanning and imaging of these carvings are used like a map of the wall to assist managers in knowing thhe extent and condition of the carvings and our 3D models and renders are utilized by the National Park Service as part of conservation and interpretation efforts at the site.
200-Year-Old Graffiti
Ships and letters carved on east wall in Casement Room 28 of the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. These British ships are carved in an area high on the wall and not easily viewed. Along with the 200-year-old ship graffiti drawings you will notice alphabet letters where soldiers likely practiced their writing. Some letters are backwards, likely due to many soldiers being illiterate. Numerous areas of letter writing practice can be found on the walls were soldiers stayed, pointing to their pursuit of learning how to read and write during their time at the Castillo.