New York West Point Block 2 - West Point’s role in our nation’s history dates back to the Revolutionary War. General George Washington considered West Point to be the most important strategic position in America and transferred his headquarters to West Point in l779. West Point is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. Finished block size 15in. - Our love for Baltimore Album Quilts made during the 1800's was the inspiration for our American Album Blocks. Each realistic album style block is filled with flowers, birds and a little American History. Each pattern includes full size numbered pattern with detailed embroidery instructions and Pearl's Easy Applique Techniques. Join us as we travel across America block by block and state by state.