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President's car, Alexandria - A black and white photo of a train

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President's car, Alexandria - A black and white photo of a train

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Photograph shows the president's rail car at the Alexandria station. Photograph probably taken in Jan. The car was later used as Lincoln's funeral car.

U.S. President Trains Photographs. U.S. had the long tradition of building and using private coach railroad cars adjusted for or specifically designed for the president of the United States.

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01/01/1865
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Russell, Andrew J., photographer
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Alexandria38.81982, -77.08419
Google Map of 38.8198176, -77.0841863
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Library of Congress
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