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| Abe Lincoln and Family's only home ever owned in Springfield IL. Price paid in 1844 was $1500. They resided at Eighth and Jackson Streets for 17 years.  Lincoln Front Sitting Room  originally could not cook but became good in this kitchen. |
Distant View of the Illinois
State Capitol at Springfield
The Lincoln Museum in downtown
Springfield IL was dedicated
April 19, 2005 by President and
Mrs. Bush.
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| Abe Lincoln, wife Mary and 3 of their 4 sons, Rob, Willie and Tad in the Museum. Note the fellow at the rear left... John Wilkes Booth. |
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| Abraham Lincoln and William Herndon became law partners in 1841. It is believed Herndon advanced Lincolns's position to oppose slavery with a stronger determination. |
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| Lincoln's desk at his law firm of Herndon and Lincoln |
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| Lincoln, Mary and Tad outside the HerndonLincoln Law office building in Springfield.  Lincoln launched his Senate campaign against Stephen Douglas with his famous "House Divided"speech in the Representative Hall at the Capitol. |
Lincoln Tomb at Oak Ridge
Cemetary at Springfield IL.
It is the second most visited cemetery
second to Arlington Natl Cemetery.
Entomed here is A. Lincoln, Mary,
sons Edward, William and Thomas.
Eldest son Robert Lincoln is buried in Arlington.
Another view of the 117 foot
granite obelisk surrounded by bronze
statues of Lincoln at Oak Ridge.
A. Lincoln on his horse
as he travelled the court
circuit from Springfield IL.
This is in his tomb.
Lincoln's Tomb
As you enter Lincoln
Tomb area this
sign
Silence Lincoln Respect
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Located at 500 S Sixth in
Springfield Illinois
Great atmosphere, food
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