This is President Lincoln's box at Ford's Theatre. To the right of the box is the door where Booth entered Lincoln's box and shot him. Booth then jumped from the box onto the stage before escaping. President Lincoln was carried across the street to the Petersen House where he died the next morning.
This would be so neat to see. Love how it's been preserved.
ReplyDeleteI dont think I've ever seen the box, strange. They still use it as a performance hall?
ReplyDeleteyep, they still have performances!
DeleteAmazing history isn't it? I'd like to see the movie...
ReplyDeleteme too! especially since the movie was filmed here in va, that will be neat for me! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/15/lincoln-movie-trail-marks_n_2139241.html
DeleteI think we can all agree he was one of our best presidents. Too bad he was shot down in his prime.
ReplyDeletesuch a piece of history...
ReplyDeleteI use to pass by this theater when I worked in the area, so amazing that it's still in use as a theater! Love this inside glimpse. (I saw the movie last night and very much enjoyed Daniel Day-Lewis's performance:)
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful box and such a sad story. a piece of History indeed! glad you shared it. xxo
ReplyDeleteWell, that is fantastic to see. I would love to go to a performance there....someday :).
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I've never seen this before. I can't recall even seeing other photos of it.
ReplyDeleteoh ! Did not know that before. Thank you for this 'special theater'. Please have a good Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI have been to Ford's Theater and the house across the street where the President passed away. A sad time in history.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, so interesting with the movie being released. Did you see it?
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel, my daughter just started driving in August. All we can do is hope for the best for our children.
no i haven't seen it yet but can't wait!
DeleteWhat an amazing thing to see in person. Makes me want to go see the movie.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited about the movie, Lincoln, with Daniel Day Lewis. It looks like a movie that will pull your heart strings!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful theater! I've only seen it from the outside. Going to see the inside on my next trip!
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