Abraham Lincoln's presidency was bookended by a pair of dramatic railroad trips through the state of New York. His first term began with a pre-inaugural railway tour--his second ended with a funeral train. Each was a five-day crossing of the Empire State. These two journeys allowed thousands of ordinary Americans first to celebrate, and later to mourn, the great president, and became indelibly etched in the memories of those who had the opportunity to stand along parade route. Drawing on newspaper accounts, memoirs and diaries, this book brings to life the two epic and unique moments in both New York's and the nation's history.…mehr
Abraham Lincoln's presidency was bookended by a pair of dramatic railroad trips through the state of New York. His first term began with a pre-inaugural railway tour--his second ended with a funeral train. Each was a five-day crossing of the Empire State. These two journeys allowed thousands of ordinary Americans first to celebrate, and later to mourn, the great president, and became indelibly etched in the memories of those who had the opportunity to stand along parade route. Drawing on newspaper accounts, memoirs and diaries, this book brings to life the two epic and unique moments in both New York's and the nation's history.
After nearly 50 years in public education as a teacher and administrator, Joseph D. Collea, Jr., is now retired and lives in Scotia, New York.
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Table of Contents List of Maps Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Welcome to the Empire State: The Journey Begins 2. An Overwhelming Reception: Western New York Is Lincoln Country 3. The Longest Day Begins: From Buffalo to Utica 4. Next Stop, Utica: Gateway to the Mohawk Valley 5. East Through the Valley: The Historic Route to the West in Reverse 6. Arrival in Albany: Political Considerations Rule the Day 7. The Last Leg Begins: Via an Improvised Route 8. Troy Rejoices: An Unexpected Visitor Is Readily Embraced 9. Down the Hudson Valley: The Run to New York City 10. New York City: The Last Stop in the Empire State 11. Final Hours in the Empire State: A Successful Stay Draws to an End 12. The Washington Years: When All the Joy Turned to Sorrow 13. Bringing the President Home: Funeral Arrangements Are Made 14. Return to New York: A City Pays Homage 15. Leaving the City: A Grand Procession to the Depot 16. Heading North: A Mournful Passage Up the Hudson Valley 17. Second Arrival in Albany: The State Capital Offers Its Last Respects 18. Into the Heartland: The Mohawk Valley Bids a Sad Farewell 19. From Utica to Syracuse: Places Large and Small Pay Homage 20. On Toward Buffalo: Western New York Offers Parting Tributes 21. Leaving the Empire State: The Long Goodbye Is Over Appendix A: Presidents and Trains Appendix B: Special Orders Governing the Safety of the Funeral Train Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents List of Maps Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Welcome to the Empire State: The Journey Begins 2. An Overwhelming Reception: Western New York Is Lincoln Country 3. The Longest Day Begins: From Buffalo to Utica 4. Next Stop, Utica: Gateway to the Mohawk Valley 5. East Through the Valley: The Historic Route to the West in Reverse 6. Arrival in Albany: Political Considerations Rule the Day 7. The Last Leg Begins: Via an Improvised Route 8. Troy Rejoices: An Unexpected Visitor Is Readily Embraced 9. Down the Hudson Valley: The Run to New York City 10. New York City: The Last Stop in the Empire State 11. Final Hours in the Empire State: A Successful Stay Draws to an End 12. The Washington Years: When All the Joy Turned to Sorrow 13. Bringing the President Home: Funeral Arrangements Are Made 14. Return to New York: A City Pays Homage 15. Leaving the City: A Grand Procession to the Depot 16. Heading North: A Mournful Passage Up the Hudson Valley 17. Second Arrival in Albany: The State Capital Offers Its Last Respects 18. Into the Heartland: The Mohawk Valley Bids a Sad Farewell 19. From Utica to Syracuse: Places Large and Small Pay Homage 20. On Toward Buffalo: Western New York Offers Parting Tributes 21. Leaving the Empire State: The Long Goodbye Is Over Appendix A: Presidents and Trains Appendix B: Special Orders Governing the Safety of the Funeral Train Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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