I Missed A Big One

[Jimklag]

On this day - February 9, 1886, General Winfield Scott Hancock died on Governor's Island, New York.

Photo courtesy of CivilWarInColor​

 

[Cavalry Charger]

Great colorized image!

 

[Jimklag]

Great colorized image!

Yes. They do beautiful work. So does our @ColorizedPast . I've tried to colorize an old picture and it looked like a color blind 3rd grader did it.

 

[Cavalry Charger]

I've tried to colorize an old picture and it looked like a color blind 3rd grader did it.

Practise makes perfect, Jim

Though I'd say these folks have tried and tested their skills over quite a time period now! Most impressive.

 

[Pat Young]

Any idea which building on Govs Island he died in?

 

[Jimklag]

Any idea which building on Govs Island he died in?

Nope, but I'll see if I can find out.

 

[Jimklag]

Any idea which building on Govs Island he died in?

It appears to have been the base hospital at the army's post on Governor's Island. He was still on active duty as Commander of the Military Division of the Atlantic. He died of an infection complicated by diabetes.