Opened in 2002, the Lincoln presidential library is Springfield's latest attraction dedicated to the life of America's sixteenth president.
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Opened in 2002, the Lincoln presidential library is Springfield's latest attraction dedicated to the life of America's sixteenth president.
More than 300 animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, North and South America call this popular zoo home.
Painstakingly rebuilt after being disassembled in the 1960s, this Greek Revival masterpiece saw Lincoln serve as a lawyer and legislator. In 1858, Lincoln delivered his landmark "House Divided" speech in the Capitol's Representatives Hall.
The only house Abraham Lincoln ever owned is the centerpiece of this four-block historic neighborhood. Lincoln and his family lived in the two-story house from 1844 until 1861, when their address changed to the White House.
Lincoln's widow insisted the slain president be buried here, defying local leaders who wanted to erect a grand downtown memorial.
Built in 1840, this building is where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices.
The Garden was designed by Jens Jensen to honor Abraham Lincoln. It was established when the city built Lake Springfield. Although some, may come and say, " Where is the garden?;" all of the trees...
The Museum of Funeral Customs is a small, niche museum located near Springfield's historic Oak Ridge Cemetery and near Abraham Lincoln's Tomb. The museum displays the history of funerals in the US...
Visitors can tour this historic office building that once housed Abraham Lincoln's legal practice.
Garden consisting of 9,000 square feet of greenhouse area and a conservatory featuring more than 150 species of tropical plants.
Historic Greek Revival building that serves as Illinois' State Capitol and was the site of many cases tried by Abraham Lincoln.
Historic Governor's mansion.
