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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is located in Springfield, Illinois, in the historic downtown section, near many other Lincoln cultural sites. The presidential library opened on October 14, 2004, and the museum opened on April 19, 2005. Until 1970, Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. was designated as the "Lincoln Museum".
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.
The Illinois State Museum was founded on May 25, 1877, as a showcase within the sixth Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, which was completed at that time. Amos Henry Worthen was first curator. As the state's government grew, the museum collection was moved from the Capitol Building to the newly constructed Centennial Building, now known as ...
The City of Springfield's Historic Sites Commission maintains the registry of landmarks and historic districts and recommend historic designation to the city council. [1] The commission was established in Chapter 101, Ordinance § 101.03. [1]
From 1876 until 1966, the Old State Capitol was the county courthouse of Sangamon County.During this time the building was extensively altered. In 1839, a two-floor building had been large enough to hold the entire governmental structure of Illinois; but after continued growth in the population of Springfield and the surrounding townships, in 1898-1899 Sangamon County raised the historic ...
1830s house with original interior, includes Museum of Springfield History: Elijah P. Curtis House: Metropolis: Massac: Southern: Historic house: Late 19th-century house, operated by the Massac County Historical Society [28] Elizabeth History Museum: Elizabeth: Jo Daviess: Northern Illinois: Local history: Operated by the Elizabeth Historical ...
Category: Museums in Springfield, Illinois. 2 languages. ... Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum; U. Springfield Union Station (Illinois)
Location of Sangamon County in Illinois. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Sangamon County, Illinois. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided ...