Presidents Day Lowdown: See Lincoln's Hearse (Kinda)
The only know photograph of President Lincoln’s hearse from his Springfield, Illinois funeral procession. Blue Ox Millworks is displaying a replica of the hearse today. Photo from the Library of Congress.
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Today, Humboldt residents have a unique chance to see not only a piece of history but observe what our extremely skilled local craftspeople have been doing. Working from the only known photograph in existence, craftspeople at the Blue Ox Millworks in Eureka have recreated the hearse that carried President Lincoln’s body through Springfield, Illinois for his final funeral procession.
Quite literally, with its large gold leafed pillars and silver details, the hearse is a glittering treasure and our local craftspeople have been instrumental in building this—often with rare antique tools. A treadle scroll saw, for instance, was used to create some of the fancy work on the hearse. (The saw is available for viewing at the Milllworks, too.)
This May, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Springfield to see a historically accurate funeral train carrying a replica of Lincoln’s coffin being carried in this hearse during a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s death.
The hearse will be headed to Arizona on Tuesday for more work including painting so today may be your only chance to see it.
--Kym Kemp
Workers put the final details on the hearse last week before it is shipped to Arizona for painting. Photo by Kym Kemp.
Blue Ox Millworks
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
The re-creation of the Lincoln Hearse, which has been in production for the past nine months will be viewable. The Hearse will be the centerpiece during the 150th anniversary commemorative ceremonies to be held in Springfield, Illinois.
444-3437 /
staff.blueox@gmail.com /
Web site
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $65
"Delivering their rootsy amalgam of folk, country, bluegrass, rock and even a jab of punk-style dynamics here and there, the Avett Brothers have built up a sizable following based on their rowdy, infectious stage shows."
826-3928 /
Web site
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Humboldt's finest funk musicians get up to Getdown.
822-5266 /
Web site
RampArt Skatepark
/ 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
/ $35
/ $139 The entire week.
Pads, helmet, and own equipment are required.
826-0675 /
info@rampartskatepark.org /
Web site
Eureka Indoor Tennis Club
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $15
Monday mornings Casey Mansfield a USPTA Certified Teaching Tennis Professional will be holding a weekly clinic for retired folks and seniors.
498-9089 /
caseyjm24@gmail.com /
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Moose Lodge
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $4
Dancing to live music featuring tunes from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s.
444-3161 /
Harbor Lanes
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
$1.75 per game? Steeeee-rike!
MOVIES
Broadway Cinema
- AMERICAN SNIPER:
11:55,
2:55,
6:00,
9:00
- BLACK OR WHITE:
12:00,
2:50,
5:40,
8:35
- FIFTY SHADES OF GREY:
12:10,
2:00,
3:10,
5:05,
6:10,
8:05,
9:10
- IMITATION GAME:
12:05,
5:20
- JUPITER ASCENDING 2D:
3:45,
5:45,
9:15
- JUPITER ASCENDING 3D:
12:15
- KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE:
12:20,
2:10,
3:20,
5:15,
6:20,
8:20,
9:20
- PADDINGTON:
12:35,
3:05,
5:30,
7:55
- PROJECT ALMANAC:
2:45,
8:10
- SEVENTH SON 2D:
1:50,
7:00,
9:30
- SEVENTH SON 3D:
4:30
- SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 2D:
11:55,
1:15,
2:25,
4:55,
6:45,
7:30
- SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 3D:
3:15,
8:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- AMERICAN SNIPER:
11:55,
3:00,
6:00,
9:00
- FIFTY SHADES OF GREY:
12:10,
3:10,
6:10,
7:30,
9:10
- IMITATION GAME:
2:45,
5:30
- JUPITER ASCENDING 2D:
12:00,
5:50,
8:50
- JUPITER ASCENDING 3D:
2:55
- KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE:
12:20,
3:20,
6:20,
8:15,
9:20
- PADDINGTON:
12:05,
2:30
- PROJECT ALMANAC:
12:15,
4:55
- SEVENTH SON 2D:
1:55,
4:30,
7:00,
9:30
- SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 2D:
12:55,
3:25,
5:45
- SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 3D:
8:10
Minor Theatre
- FIFTY SHADES OF GREY:
12:10,
3:10,
6:10,
9:10
- TWO DAYS ONE NIGHT:
1:10,
3:30,
5:55,
8:20
- WHIPLASH:
1:25,
3:50,
6:20,
8:50
