Springfield, Illinois

History

Springfield, Illinois

General, History, Library

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum combines scholarship and showmanship to provide the world's most unique and enjoyable history museum experience. From the full-size replica of the 1861 White House facade with the Lincoln family standing in front, to the roar of cannons or the appearance of ghosts on stage, to the priceless original Lincoln artifacts on display, the museum offers something for everyone.

Springfield, Illinois

Historic House

Springfield, Illinois

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Dana-Thomas House re-opened on Thursday, April 23, 2009.
"In 1902, Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to undertake the design and construction of a massive renovation of the Lawrence family home in Springfield, Illinois. The home was to be more than a mere residence -- it was to be a showcase. Upon its completion in 1904, the new edifice completely engulfed the original home. It immediately became a symbol of artistic and architectural excellence. It now stands as the finest example of the creativity and uniqueness characteristic of the Prairie School of Architecture." From Governor James R. Thompson's Executive Order August 23, 1983.

Springfield, Illinois

Art

Springfield, Illinois

History

Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois

Art, History

Springfield, Illinois

Anthropology, Art, History, Natural History

Springfield, Illinois

Park

Springfield, Illinois

Library

Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois

History, Science

The National Museum of Surveying, Inc. is the only museum of its kind in the country. Located in Springfield, Illinois north of the Old State Capitol, it is the perfect addition to Springfield and its history. Inside the museum are exhibits of surveying tools from Lincoln's time, an educational mini-theater, and a 55 ft floor to ceiling mural depicting surveying from the Egyptian rope stretchers to Abraham Lincoln. In addition, The National Museum of Surveying, Inc. is home to the Science on a Sphere® (SOS). SOS is a room-sized globe developed by NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).

Springfield, Illinois

History, Library, Nature Centers

Rochester, Illinois

History

Springfield, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Springfield, Illinois

History

Springfield, Illinois

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Springfield, Illinois

Library

Springfield, Illinois

Library

Springfield, Illinois

Zoo

Springfield, Illinois

History

Springfield, Illinois

History, Library

Springfield, Illinois

Library, Science

Springfield, Illinois

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Springfield, Illinois

Library

Springfield, Illinois

History, Library

Springfield, Illinois

History

Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois

Oliver P. Parks Telephone Museum in Springfield, Illinois appears to be closed for good. They had to return all their exhibits to the Parks family on their request. At least, that's what the sign on the building says.

Springfield, Illinois

History

Springfield, Illinois

Art

Springfield, Illinois

History

Springfield, Illinois

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