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John C. Howards livery stable and saloon on G Street in Washington, D. C. where John H. Surratt, a conspirator in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, kept horses before leaving town on 1 April 1865. At right is a horse drawn hose reel belonging to the Northern Liberties Fire Company. Photographed in 1865
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John C. Howards livery stable and saloon on G Street in Washington, D. C. where John H. Surratt, a conspirator in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, kept horses before leaving town on 1 April 1865. At right is a horse drawn hose reel belonging to the Northern Liberties Fire Company. Photographed in 1865
WASHINGTON: STABLES, 1865.
John C. Howards livery stable and saloon on G Street in Washington, D.C. where John H. Surratt, a conspirator in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, kept horses before leaving town on 1 April 1865. At right is a horse drawn hose reel belonging to the Northern Liberties Fire Company. Photographed in 1865
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This historic photograph captures John C. Howard's livery stable and saloon on G Street in Washington, D. C. , a significant location linked to the infamous assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. In this image taken in 1865, we see the establishment where John H. Surratt, one of the conspirators involved in the heinous act, kept his horses before fleeing town on April 1st. The scene is bustling with activity as men go about their daily routines amidst an era marked by political turmoil and tragedy. On the right side of the photo stands a horse-drawn hose reel belonging to the Northern Liberties Fire Company, symbolizing both protection and vigilance during uncertain times. The exterior of Howard's livery stable showcases its distinct signage, embodying an authentic piece of American history frozen in time. This mid-19th century transportation hub served as more than just a place for horse-keeping; it became entangled in a web of conspiracy that forever altered the course of our nation's history. As we gaze upon this snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded not only of Lincoln's untimely demise but also how seemingly ordinary places can become intertwined with extraordinary events. The significance lies not only in what is captured within these frames but also in what they represent – reminders that even amid chaos and darkness, resilience and hope endure.
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