Description: Modern photograph of the Old First Church at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. The Old First Church was a hiding place for fugitive slaves. The original church was torn down in 1895 after the ceiling collapsed, and was rebuilt. The image was collected by Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Siebert (1866-1961). Siebert began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03002
Subjects: Siebert, Wilbur Henry, 1866-1961; Underground Railroad--Illinois; Congregational churches--Illinois--History
Places: Galesburg (Illinois); Knox County (Illinois)
 

Description: A proclamation by the Illinois Senate recognizing and congratulating Colonel Charles Young, presented to the Veterans Memorial Hall on his behalf. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: NAM_MSS2009_B01F04_F
Subjects: African Americans; African American soldiers; Young, Charles, 1864-1922.; Buffalo Soldiers; National Minority Military Museum Foundation (NMMMF); Certificates
Places: Illinois
 

Description: A photographic print displaying a half-completed construction site for the 1933 Chicago State Fair exhibit based on the life of Abraham Lincoln called “The Life and Lore of Lincoln.” Once the exhibit is completed it will display five reconstructed structures to signify key moments in the life of Lincoln before becoming president. First, the small log cabin represented the one room cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky where Lincoln was born to parents Thomas and Nancy Lincoln on February 12, 1809. Next, a larger log cabin represents the log cabin where Lincoln grew up in Little Pigeon Creek, Indiana with his family. Next, the exhibit included a reconstructed log cabin of the Berry-Lincoln Store general store from New Salem, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his partner, William Berry, owned the store which served as a general store and post office for the people of New Salem during the 1830s. Next, the exhibit also includes a reconstruction inspired by Rutledge Tavern from New Salem, Illinois. James Rutledge was one of the founders of New Salem and established the Rutledge Tavern and Inn, where Abraham Lincoln first stayed when he first arrived to New Salem. This is where, Lincoln fell in love with James Rutledge’s daughter, Ann. But, tragically she died at a young age and devastating a young Abraham Lincoln. The final reconstructed building included in the exhibit is of the Wigwam convention center in Chicago, Illinois. This is where Lincoln was nominated for Republican presidency candidate in 1860. From the photograph, the three most noticeable structures are the reconstructed small one-room cabin where Lincoln was born, his family home from Little Pigeon Creek, and the Wigwam center. The photograph is a close-up view of the reconstructed log cabin where Lincoln was born in and his childhood home. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_036_001
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Chicago (Illinois); Cork County (Illinois)
 

Description: A photographic print displaying a half-completed construction site for the 1933 Chicago State Fair exhibit based on the life of Abraham Lincoln called “The Life and Lore of Lincoln.” The exhibit displays five reconstructed structures to signify key moments in the life of Lincoln before becoming president. First, the small log cabin represented the one room cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky where Lincoln was born to parents Thomas and Nancy Lincoln on February 12, 1809. Next, a larger log cabin represents the log cabin where Lincoln grew up in Little Pigeon Creek, Indiana with his family. Next, the exhibit included a reconstructed log cabin of the Berry-Lincoln Store general store from New Salem, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his partner, William Berry, owned the store which served as a general store and post office for the people of New Salem during the 1830s. Next, the exhibit also includes a reconstruction inspired by Rutledge Tavern from New Salem, Illinois. James Rutledge was one of the founders of New Salem and established the Rutledge Tavern and Inn, where Abraham Lincoln first stayed when he first arrived to New Salem. This is where, Lincoln fell in love with James Rutledge’s daughter, Ann. But, tragically she died at a young age and devastating a young Abraham Lincoln. The final reconstructed building included in the exhibit is of the Wigwam convention center in Chicago, Illinois. This is where Lincoln was nominated for Republican presidency candidate in1860. From the photograph, the three most noticeable structures are the reconstructed small one-room cabin where Lincoln was born, his family home from Little Pigeon Creek, and the Wigwam center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_033_001
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Chicago (Illinois); Cork County (Illinois)
 

Description: House Resolution 1070 recognizing the opening of the Colonel Charles Young temporary exhibit and the presentation of the bronze maquette in his honor. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: NAM_MSS2009_B01F04_D
Subjects: African Americans; African American soldiers; Young, Charles, 1864-1922.; Buffalo Soldiers; National Minority Military Museum Foundation (NMMMF); Certificates
Places: Illinois
 

Description: A postcard of the Abraham Lincoln's family sitting room. Titled "Family Sitting Room, Fire Place and Lincoln's Chair in A. [Abraham] Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Illinois." The house where Abraham Lincoln lived with his wife, Mary, and their four children is located at Eighth and Jackson Streets at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_012
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A postcard of the restored school house at the Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site in New Salem, Illinois. Also known as the "blab" school, the students would repeated out loud their daily lessons over and over throughout the school days. Mentor Graham was the first teacher to teach in New Salem and tutored Abraham Lincoln during his time in New Salem. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_013
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: New Salem (Illinois); Menard County (Illinois)
 

Description: The Illinois State Capitol building is the tallest non-skyscraper state capitol and it was designed in the form of a modified Latin cross. It incorporates elements of Second Empire and Greek Revival styles. This image shows the building's front facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_544
Subjects: Capitols--Illinois; mansard roofs; domes (architectural elements); cupolas; columns (architectural elements); pediments; Second Empire; Greek Revival
Places: Springfield (Illinois); 2nd and Capitol
 

Description: A postcard of the Sangamon County Court House located in Springfield, Illinois. This building served as the State Capitol house from 1840-1876 and after the county courthouse for Sangamon County from 1876-1966. At this location, Abraham Lincoln announced his candidacy for President. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_009
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A postcard of the home of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. The house where Abraham Lincoln lived with his wife, Mary, and their four children is located at Eighth and Jackson Streets at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_011
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A postcard of the Carding Mill at the Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site in New Salem, Illinois. Starting in the 1830s, the New Salem locals would bring their wool to this mill so it can be cleaned and pulled into strips of yarn. The original owner of the mill was Samuel Hill and was eventually sold to Hardin Bale. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_019
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: New Salem (Illinois); Menard County (Illinois)
 

Description: A postcard of the interior of the First Berry-Lincoln Store at the Lincoln's New Salem State Park Historic Site in New Salem, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and William Berry owned the Berry-Lincoln Store that served as the general store and post office for the community. Abraham Lincoln was employed as the Postmaster for New Salem for three years. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_020
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: New Salem (Illinois); Menard County (Illinois)