This is a section of floorboard used in the original 1830s construction of the main building of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, famous for the use of its cupola during the battle as a lookout point by General Buford and a signal officer on July 1. The first day’s fighting took place on the fields nearby and swirled around the building as the Union line collapsed later in the day, with the building becoming a large field hospital and falling into Confederate hands.

This was removed during 2013 renovations from the attic floor just in front of the steps to the cupola where Buford and his aide posted themselves, with the pieces removed that had holes where shoe heels of people touring the cupola might be caught and cause injury. This piece measures 34-3/4” X 5” x 1” with four holes for nails that secured it. Some of the pieces removed in the 2013 renovations were retained by the Seminary and others were simply discarded. This piece was legitimately retained by one of the workers and comes with a letter of provenance. The building is now known as Schmucker Hall and houses the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center. This is a great relic from one of the best known and most immediately recognizable structures surviving from the battle. It has the additional touch of romance in likely being trod upon by Buford himself as he raced to get a view of the field and arrange his defense until Union infantry could arrive.    [sr][ph:L]

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