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August 3 1875: Andrew Johnson Funeral, Courthouse and Flag

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3 days ago

Historic 3D image adapted for VR. Image from the Library of Congress. "Funeral of Ex-President Andrew Johnson, At Greeneville, Tenn., August 3d, 1875. No. 1. Court House where the Remains were Lying in State. The suspended flag in mid street --- was captured from Gen. Rosencrantz at Battle of Chicamauga during the rebellion, and recaptured in North Carolina by Gen. Stoneman and presented to the family by Major Hambright in which to bury him; if too large, the family to keep as a momento. The flag is 60x80 feet. Taken from Mason's Hotel, looking South-West. A series of 12 of these views taken on the same day form an interesting and comprehensive idea of the occasion Greeneville, &c., surroundings. Published By L. W. Keen, Photographer Jonesboro,' Tenn." Stereograph image source: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021654036/