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Funeral Transportation Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Train 1865

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Funeral Transportation

Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Train1865

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Readings Question #1

• What are the French and Latin origins for the word hearse? Describe the first hearse.

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Early Methods

• bier (bear): “forerunner of today’s hearse; a hand stretcher on which the uncoffined body was carried to the grave”

• horse-drawn carts: 1648 “hearse on wheels”

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Colonial Hearses

• wagon• horse-drawn hearses• “Gentleman’s Coaches”• “liverymen”• 1787: American funeral hearses• early pioneer: simple

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Hearses with Horses1850 - 1910

• Readings Question #2:• What impact did the Civil War have on the

style of hearses?

• Readings Question #3:• Compare and contrast the hearse of the

1850’s with the hearse used during the Civil War.

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President Lincoln’s Funeral Car1865

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Readings Question #4

• Compare and contrast the “funeral cars” of the following innovators: James Cunningham, Hudson Samson, and Crane & Breed.

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Gas and Electric Vehicles

• 1885: Baltimore- electric street railway

Readings Question #5:Describe the first trolley funeral car.

“a specially designed train car run on a city’s trolley line to transport casket and mourners to cemeteries on the outskirts of the city”

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Gasoline-powered Hearses

• Fred Hulberg: 1908 NYC

• Crane and Breed Manufacturing Company: 1909 “auto-hearse”

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Other Funeral Vehicles

• Ambulance: 1909• Undertaker’s Buggy: “vehicle used by

undertakers to transport the necessary mortuary paraphernalia to the homes where funerals were typically held….had an appearance similar to a hearse, but were much less ornate”

• Limousine: early 1920’s

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Hearse Sizes and Colors

• up to Civil War: black• after the war increase in length and width• children: white• larger funeral cars: darker colors• most popular: black• light-grey: carved hearses• World War I: black then grey

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Cadillac Hearses

1930

1938

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National Coach

1957

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Transportation of Flowers

• regular hearses equipped with special trays or receptacles

• first flower cars: 7 passenger touring cars

• emergence of vans and other converted vehicles

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Readings Question #6

• How did the evolution of funeral transportation influence the responsibilities of the funeral director?

Lincoln’sFuneralProcession


Lincoln’s Second Inaugural March 4, 1865. Reopened after fire in August of 1863, Ford’s Theater had a capacity of 1700 people. Lincoln had been in the.

Lincoln’s Second Inaugural March 4, 1865. Reopened after fire in August of 1863, Ford’s Theater had a capacity of 1700 people. Lincoln had been in the.

Lincoln’s Union (?) March 4, 1861 – Lincoln’s Inauguration, 7 states seceded: TX, LA, MISS, ALA, GA, FL, SC Lincoln’s inaugural address: “Physically.

Lincoln’s Union (?) March 4, 1861 – Lincoln’s Inauguration, 7 states seceded: TX, LA, MISS, ALA, GA, FL, SC Lincoln’s inaugural address: “Physically.

The Progress of War: 1861-1865 Lincoln’s Republican Opponents Lincoln had placed some of his greatest Republican rivals within his cabinet Nevertheless.

The Progress of War: 1861-1865 Lincoln’s Republican Opponents Lincoln had placed some of his greatest Republican rivals within his cabinet Nevertheless.

UNIT 5 CH.14 The Civil War 1861-1865. The War Begins Lincoln’s Inaugural Address Assured South he would not interfere with slavery No state has the.

UNIT 5 CH.14 The Civil War 1861-1865. The War Begins Lincoln’s Inaugural Address Assured South he would not interfere with slavery No state has the.

Lincoln’s Second Inaugural March 4, 1865

Lincoln’s Second Inaugural March 4, 1865

Chapter 12 Reconstruction (1865–1877). Presidential Reconstruction What condition was the South in following the Civil War? How were Lincoln’s and Johnson’s.

Chapter 12 Reconstruction (1865–1877). Presidential Reconstruction What condition was the South in following the Civil War? How were Lincoln’s and Johnson’s.

Abraham Lincoln’s Presidency

Abraham Lincoln’s Presidency

Reconstruction: 1865-1877 · 11/22/2017  · Reconstruction: 1865-1877 Overview of principal Reconstruction laws, proposals and plans: 1864 -65: Lincoln’s 10% plan 1865: 13th Amendment

Reconstruction: 1865-1877 · 11/22/2017  · Reconstruction: 1865-1877 Overview of principal Reconstruction laws, proposals and plans: 1864 -65: Lincoln’s 10% plan 1865: 13th Amendment

Reconstruction Unification of the Country. Reconstruction Reconstruction—period of rebuilding after Civil War, 1865–1877 – Congress opposes Lincoln’s.

Reconstruction Unification of the Country. Reconstruction Reconstruction—period of rebuilding after Civil War, 1865–1877 – Congress opposes Lincoln’s.

Abraham Lincoln’s Tomb

Abraham Lincoln’s Tomb

Reconstruction Rebuilding a Nation 1865-1877. Men of Honor Lincoln’s plan for reconstruction called for what? Reconciliation- The reestablishment of friendly.

Reconstruction Rebuilding a Nation 1865-1877. Men of Honor Lincoln’s plan for reconstruction called for what? Reconciliation- The reestablishment of friendly.

Reconstruction (1865 – 1877). Reconstruction (1865-1877) ► Lincoln’s 10% Plan ► Wade-Davis Bill ► 13 th Amendment ► Andrew Johnson ► Black Codes ► 14.

Reconstruction (1865 – 1877). Reconstruction (1865-1877) ► Lincoln’s 10% Plan ► Wade-Davis Bill ► 13 th Amendment ► Andrew Johnson ► Black Codes ► 14.

CHAPTER 14 The Civil War 1861-1865. The War Begins Lincoln’s Inaugural Address: no intention of interfering with slavery; did not want to break up Union.

CHAPTER 14 The Civil War 1861-1865. The War Begins Lincoln’s Inaugural Address: no intention of interfering with slavery; did not want to break up Union.

RECONSTRUCTION 1865-1877. LINCOLN’S ASSASSINATION John Wilkes Booth, a southern sympathizer, shot Lincoln on April 14, only 5 days after Lee surrendered.

RECONSTRUCTION 1865-1877. LINCOLN’S ASSASSINATION John Wilkes Booth, a southern sympathizer, shot Lincoln on April 14, only 5 days after Lee surrendered.

Chasing Lincoln’s Killer

Chasing Lincoln’s Killer

DIVIDED BY WAR 1861-1865. THE SECESSION CRISIS l LINCOLN’S ELECTION LEADS SO. CAROLINA TO SECEDE l DEC. 20TH 1860 l QUESTION: WOULD OTHER STATES FOLLOW?

DIVIDED BY WAR 1861-1865. THE SECESSION CRISIS l LINCOLN’S ELECTION LEADS SO. CAROLINA TO SECEDE l DEC. 20TH 1860 l QUESTION: WOULD OTHER STATES FOLLOW?

Chapter 10: Reconstruction, 1865-1877 - Yonkers Public Schools...Chapter 10 Reconstruction 357 The Radical Republicans Resistance to Lincoln’s plan surfaced at once among the more

Chapter 10: Reconstruction, 1865-1877 - Yonkers Public Schools...Chapter 10 Reconstruction 357 The Radical Republicans Resistance to Lincoln’s plan surfaced at once among the more

Reconstruction and the South. Lincoln’s Assassination: Friday, April 14 th, 1865. Lincoln shot by John Wilkes Booth in back of the head. Booth said; “sic.

Reconstruction and the South. Lincoln’s Assassination: Friday, April 14 th, 1865. Lincoln shot by John Wilkes Booth in back of the head. Booth said; “sic.

Lincoln’s Controversial Decision

Lincoln’s Controversial Decision

Reconstruction 1865-1877 I. Lincoln’s 10% Plan A. Pardoned all confederates except high ranking officials if swore allegiance. B. Can form new state governments.

Reconstruction 1865-1877 I. Lincoln’s 10% Plan A. Pardoned all confederates except high ranking officials if swore allegiance. B. Can form new state governments.