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Lincoln Memorial Garden (LMG) is the inspiration of Springfield Civic Garden Club leader Harriet Knudson. When Knudson learned that the city of Springfield was acquiring land for the basin of a new reservoir, intended to serve as a source of city drinking water, she asked the city to set aside approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) of future shoreline as a garden to memorialize Abraham Lincoln.
Universities and colleges in Springfield, Illinois (3 C, 5 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Springfield, Illinois" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.
In 1837, Lincoln moved to Springfield from New Salem at the start of his law career. He met his wife, Mary Todd, at her sister's home in Springfield and married there in 1842. The historic-site house at 413 South Eighth Street at the corner of Jackson Street, bought by Lincoln and his wife in 1844, was the only home that Lincoln ever owned.
Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen is offering a day-long Halloween baking camp for young bakers, as Springfield Public Schools it out of session on Oct. 18. The camp is open to bakers ages 10-16.
The Zoo's 501-c-3 arm, the Springfield Zoological Society, concentrates on juvenile outreach, with a particular emphasis on social media and school-group activities and visits. The Zoo conducts frequent consultations with Springfield's School District #186 in the teaching of conservation and biology through hands-on animal experiences.
Lake Springfield: 1933-1934 Vachel Lindsay Home: 603 S 5th St 1848 Greek Revival November 11, 1971 Virgil Hickox House: 518 E Capitol Ave c. 1839 March 5, 1982 William Beedle House 411 S 8th St 1840 Witmer-Schuck Building 630 E Washington St 1867 Zimmerman Paint Store Building 417 E Adams St c. 1860-1870
Washington Park is a park in Springfield, Illinois, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 1400 Williams Boulevard, the park features walking trails, a botanical garden, large duck pond, rose garden, carillon, and carillon concerts. The park was purchased for city use in 1900, and construction began in 1901.
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