Name/Title
Funeral of President McKinleyEntry/Object ID
95.01.446gDescription
Stereoscopic view of crowds in Washington, D.C. at the state funeral of William McKinley, September 16, 1901.
The back of the card reads as follows:
"the funeral train bearing the remains of President McKinley reached Washington at 8:40 p.m. on Monday September 16th. It was a sorrowful return of the nation's chief executive to the scene of so many years of public service, and everywhere were evidences of the deep and sincere grief of the people. the body of the martyred President slept for the night in the White House, which had been his official home for four and a half years. At nine o'clock Tuesday morning a solemn procession in which were gathered distinguished representatives from all parts of the world, moved up Pennsylvania Avenue, and impressive funeral services were held in the rotunda of the Capitol. The catafalque which bore the body of the President had carried also the bodies of President Lincoln and President Garfield. The official services over, the public were admitted to the rotunda to take their last look upon that well-beloved face. At 7:30 the great bronze doors of the Capitol were closed, the funeral procession was again formed, and the coffin was carried to the railway station where all was in readiness for the trip to Canton. the special train bearing the funeral cortege started for Canton at 8:10 p.m., and all that was mortal of president McKinley had left Washington forever."Collection
StoneAcquisition
Accession
95.01.446Source or Donor
Stone, GladysAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
STONE