Object Name
Photograph
Materials
Paper --Glass
Catalogue Number
2009.163.018
Dimensions

l: 35.2 cm x w: 42.4 cm x h: 3.0 cm

Description

This is a framed black and white reproduction photograph of Kingston City Hall at the time of Sir John A. Macdonald's funeral. The frame is gold and has a paper backing. The back has a wire to hang the picture from. At bottom of the photograph is a caption " CITY HALL, KINGSTON, WHERE THE BODY LAY IN STATE". The photo is of City Hall taken from the north end. The building has streamers hanging from the windows, and people milling in front.

History

Sir. John A. MacDonald died in Ottawa June 6, 1891.