Lucuis Fairchild Funeral | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Lucuis Fairchild Funeral

Lucuis Fairchild Funeral | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:23247
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Presented by Dr. Myra Burke, Madison, 1960.
SUBJECTS
Wisconsin State Capitol
Trees
Cities and towns
Military funerals
Military parades & ceremonies
Military uniforms
Men
Outdoor photography
Governors
Church buildings

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