President's car, Alexandria - A black and white photo of a train
Summary
Photograph shows the president's rail car at the Alexandria station. Photograph probably taken in Jan. The car was later used as Lincoln's funeral car.
U.S. President Trains Photographs. U.S. had the long tradition of building and using private coach railroad cars adjusted for or specifically designed for the president of the United States.
Tags
Date
01/01/1865
Contributors
Russell, Andrew J., photographer
Location
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.