Memorial Meeting in Campus Martius

Full Title

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Meeting in Campus Martius
Description

Black and white photographic print of the public meeting held at Detroit's Campus Martius on April 16, 1865 in memorial of Abraham Lincoln. A crowd gathers around a gazebo, above which an American flag flies at half mast. Blake and Seeley, the Fisher Block, the Boston Shoe Store, and the old state capitol building are visible in the background. The flags, and the text on the sides of the buildings have been noticeably retouched.
Source

Detroit Historical Society
Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Detroit Historical Society.
Tags
- mourning
- first reaction
Cite this Item

anonymous. "Abraham Lincoln Memorial Meeting in Campus Martius". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/185

Photograph from Apr. 16, 1865

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Meeting in Campus Martius

Description

Black and white photographic print of the public meeting held at Detroit's Campus Martius on April 16, 1865 in memorial of Abraham Lincoln. A crowd gathers around a gazebo, above which an American flag flies at half mast. Blake and Seeley, the Fisher Block, the Boston Shoe Store, and the old state capitol building are visible in the background. The flags, and the text on the sides of the buildings have been noticeably retouched.
Source

Detroit Historical Society
Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Detroit Historical Society.
Creator

anonymous
Date

April 16, 1865
Material

photograph