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Lincoln's Visit to Clyde Mural

Historic Site #:03-011   (Exists)   Type: I2,J1 Town:Galen
Site Name:Lincoln's Visit to Clyde MuralGPS Coordinates:43.082581, -76.87214
Address:William Street
Description:
This mural painted by Robert Gillespie in 2009.

Lincoln Visit to Clyde Mural Dedication Part 1

Lincoln Visit to Clyde Mural Dedication Part 2

Lincoln Visit to Clyde Mural Dedication Part 3

 
Photo by Bavis, 2013Photo by Bavis, 2013
Photo by Bavis, 2013Photo by Bavis, 2013
Lincoln Visit to Clyde Mural Dedication Part 1Lincoln Visit to Clyde Mural Dedication Part 2
Lincoln Visit to Clyde Mural Dedication Part 3
 
Historic narrative:

The canal Village of Clyde was the only stop made between Rochester and Syracuse by the Lincoln Inaugural Train Monday, February 18, 1861.

This mural, from the brush of Robert Gillespie, depicts the President-elect addressing an immense crowd which had gathered at the depot.

 The mural was created by Robert Gillespie August 2009




References:

Mural Mania Website