A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel
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10-21-2014, 01:53 PM
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11-02-2014, 09:07 PM
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RE: A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel
(10-21-2014 01:53 PM)RJNorton Wrote: Many thanks to Laurie for sending this: I read an article today in our local newspaper that the paintings will remain on permanent display at the hotel near the White House. The hotel is starting a partnership with Ford's Theatre and the Newseum to mark the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's death. They are even holding a contest to give away a weekend get-away in a room where Lincoln stayed. The Newseum is planning a 2015 exhibit chronicling Lincoln's death and the hunt for his assassin. |
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11-03-2014, 12:48 PM
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RE: A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel
(11-02-2014 09:07 PM)Gencor Wrote:(10-21-2014 01:53 PM)RJNorton Wrote: Many thanks to Laurie for sending this: The Newseum has already obtained permission from Surratt House to use our photos of Mrs. Surratt and Dr. Mudd. They are reproducing newspaper accounts of the event. |
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11-08-2014, 04:57 PM
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RE: A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel
One of the people giving a few remarks, Oliver T. Carr, Jr. is the President of the Oliver T. Carr Co., one of the largest commercial developers in Washington. Oliver's brother, ***** worked for the Oliver T Carr Co. , but also had a architectural preservation and restoration company. Back in the 1980's when it was decided to re-develop the Willard property back into a world class hotel, ***** bid on the job, but was outbid. The winning bidder ultimately went bankrupt and *****'s company finished the job and did a spectacular job. ***** also wrote the definitive book on the history of the Willard. Sadly, ***** passed away from blood cancer about three years ago. ***** was my brother's best friend growing up and they kept in close touch over the years. It is fitting that Oliver will talk about the Willard.
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11-13-2014, 10:53 AM
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RE: A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel
Thank you to Laurie for sending this image of one of the two new paintings:
Source: Lincolnian |
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12-27-2014, 06:41 AM
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RE: A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel
Very nice-not used to seeing Lincoln without the cravet!
Bill Nash |
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01-14-2015, 04:22 PM
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RE: A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel
A very beautiful picture. Our dear president looks to be very relaxed. Thank you for sharing Laurie
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