A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel

[RJNorton]

Many thanks to Laurie for sending this:

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[Gencor]

(10-21-2014 12:53 PM)RJNorton Wrote:  Many thanks to Laurie for sending this:

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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.

[L Verge]

(11-02-2014 08:07 PM)Gencor Wrote:  

(10-21-2014 12:53 PM)RJNorton Wrote:  Many thanks to Laurie for sending this:

CLICK HERE

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.

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.

[Jim Garrett]

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.

[RJNorton]

Thank you to Laurie for sending this image of one of the two new paintings:

Source: Lincolnian

[LincolnMan]

Very nice-not used to seeing Lincoln without the cravet!

[GARY POPOLO]

A very beautiful picture. Our dear president looks to be very relaxed. Thank you for sharing Laurie