Schaefer Is Laid To RestFormer Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer was laid to rest Wednesday, April 27.
John WatersHe made the whole city alive and he reinvented and he made it what it is today. I want more statues of him,” said filmmaker John Waters. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferBaltimore City loves WDS! (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferFriends lined up at the Baltimore Harbor too. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferThe Father says a couple of words. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferPrior to his arrival, the mood was actually uplifting. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferSchaefer was known for his over-the-top personality. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferThousands took time to honor a man who changed this state and this city forever. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferThe Morgan State University choir and the Ravens Marching Band performed, and many of Maryland politicians and dignitaries arrived. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferAfter the tour, Schaefer’s body will lie in state at City Hall from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and again all day Tuesday. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferBig crowds are expected at every Schaefer location. (Credit: CBS)
Schaefer Is Laid To RestMore than 1,000 people are expected to pay their respects Wednesday at Old Saint Paul’s Church to former Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestMore than 1,000 people are expected to pay their respects Wednesday at Old Saint Paul’s Church to former Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestMore than 1,000 people are expected to pay their respects Wednesday at Old Saint Paul’s Church to former Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestBaltimore pays homage to former mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer through this bronze statue at the Inner Harbor.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestSenator Barbara Mikulski pays her respects to former mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestFriend and aide Lainey Lebow-Sachs pays her respects to former mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestMorgan State University Choir pay homage to former Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestFormer Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer represented Baltimore well.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestFormer Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer once graced the cover of Esquire magazine.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestSchaefer left the state and the city richer from his service.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestIt’s the final farewell for former Mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer, who will be laid to rest Wednesday morning.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestFormer State School Superintendent Dr. Nancy Grasmick pays her respects to former mayor and Governor William Donald Schaefer.
Schaefer Is Laid To RestFriend and former aide Mark Wasserman pays his respects to former mayor and governor William Donald Schaefer.
William Donald SchaeferThe tour will start at Schaefer's childhood home on Edgewood Street. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferSchaefer’s remains will be taken on a grand tour of Baltimore. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferSchaefer’s casket is now on display for a public viewing. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferHe would have been 90 later this year.
William Donald SchaeferHe worked tirelessly to help children.
William Donald SchaeferHe died Monday, April 18, 2011 at the age of 89.
William Donald SchaeferHe was a tireless advocate for Baltimore.
William Donald SchaeferHe's responsible for Harbor Place, Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
William Donald SchaeferHe spoke with Denise Koch during his second term as governor.
William Donald SchaeferHe was well known for his colorful personality.
William Donald SchaeferHe worked to clean up Baltimore.
William Donald SchaeferHe was a governor, mayor, state comptroller and city council president.
William Donald SchaeferHe had a political career that spanned half a century.
William Donald Schaefer
William Donald Schaefer
William Donald SchaeferA leader in the community (Credit: Karene Connolly-Smith)
William Donald SchaeferThe public will get the chance to say goodbye. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferGovernor Schaefer will be laid to rest on Wednesday. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald Schaeferthere are three days of events planned for this last farewell to Schaefer. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferThe man who made Baltimore what it is today will be laid to rest.
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William Donald SchaeferPeople in the state are paying their respects. (Credit: CBS)
William Donald SchaeferThe beginning of the goodbye for Governor William Donald Schaefer has started. (Credit: CBS)
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William Donald SchaeferDon't forget Interstate 68 in Western, MD was built on his watch. (Credit: Jeff)
William Donald SchaeferAlways had the room's full attention. (Credit: Karene Connolly-Smith)
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