Grant's Return to Galena

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Title

Grant's Return to Galena

Subject

Spectators
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Streetscapes (Urban design)
Illinois--Galena

Description

Large crowds look at a stage with a banner reading "Hail to the Chief who in Triumph Advances."

Photo caption: "Grand Triumphal Arch and Reception of Lieut. Gen. Grant, at Galena, Ill, August 18, 1865."

On verso: "From original photo in possession of L. T. LeBron, Jr., Galena, Ill. The Desoto Hotel, at right and most of the buildings in the picture still stand. The church in the distance is the First Presbyterian."

Creator

E. W. Peirce

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1865-08-18

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

405745
Miscellaneous Collection
Individual Vertical File

Original Format

photograph
b&w
2

Physical Dimensions

19 x 24