Photograph
Lucuis Fairchild Funeral
Military honor guard standing outdoors at the funeral of former Governor and Civil War hero Lucius Fairchild, which was held at the Wisconsin State Capitol on May 26, 1896. The funeral was reportedly the most magnificent ever staged in Wisconsin history. Fairchild's body lay in state in the Capitol, and special services for the public were held in the Capitol Park. Afterwards, Fairchild was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery. |
Image ID: | 23247 |
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Creation Date: | 05 26 1896 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Lucius Fairchild papers, 1819-1943 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | (X2)11156 |
Original Dimensions: | 4 x 5 inches |
Presented by Dr. Myra Burke, Madison, 1960. |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
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Cities and towns |
Military funerals |
Military parades & ceremonies |
Military uniforms |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Governors |
Church buildings |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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