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 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 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 back parlor 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_008
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A black ink sketch of Abraham Lincoln’s house located at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in this house from 1844 to 1861 before Lincoln being elected President. The house is located at the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets in Springfield. The sketch was created by Dorothy H. Moore. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_035
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A black and white picture of Abraham Lincoln’s house located at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in this house from 1844 to 1861 before Lincoln being elected President. The house is located at the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets in Springfield. In the front of the house is an elm tree planted by Lincoln. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_028_001
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A black and white photographic print of Abraham Lincoln’s house located at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in this house from 1844 to 1861 before Lincoln being elected President. The house is located at the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets in Springfield. In the front of the house is an elm tree planted by Lincoln. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_029
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A black and white photographic print of Abraham Lincoln’s house located at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in this house from 1844 to 1861 before Lincoln being elected President. The house is located at the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets in Springfield. In the front of the house is an elm tree planted by Lincoln. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F04_030
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A black and white postcard of the original staircase at Abraham Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois. The dark walnut stair way curves at the top of the stairs to the second floor. The hallway next to stairs has bare hardwood floors leads to the dinning room, while the stairs are carpeted. The walls are wallpapered. The door to the right leads to the front parlor. The only source of light is a hanging lamp. Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in this house from 1844 to 1861 before Lincoln was elected President. The house is located at the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets in Springfield, a part of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F05_001
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A black and white postcard of the National Lincoln Monument and Tomb at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The tomb of Abraham Lincoln is most recognized by the white granite obelisk centered in the monument’s base. The structure was designed by Larkin G. Mead. Mead also designed the five bronze sculptures surrounding the obelisk. The standing bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln lies in front and in each corner of the obelisk are bronze statues of battle scenes from the Civil War depicting the cavalry, infantry, naval, and artillery forces. By the entrance of the tomb is a bronze sculpture of Lincoln’s head designed by Gutzon Borglum. The burial tomb is located under the monument. The tomb holds the remains of President Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and their sons, Edward, William “Willie” and Thomas “Tad.” Their oldest son, Robert, is the only son not buried in the tomb. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F05_002
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A black and white postcard of Abraham Lincoln’s tomb at the National Lincoln Monument and Tomb at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The burial tomb is located under the monument. Herbert Wells Fay, the custodian at Lincoln’s tomb, stands next to the large red marble grave marker of Abraham Lincoln. Nine flags surround the grave marker; only five are shown on the postcard. The tomb holds the remains of President Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and their sons, Edward, William “Willie” and Thomas “Tad.” Their oldest son, Robert, is the only son not buried in the tomb. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F05_003
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)
 

Description: A black and white postcard of Abraham Lincoln’s tomb at the National Lincoln Monument and Tomb at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The burial tomb is located under the monument. Large red marble grave marker in the sarcophagus chamber marks the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln. Nine flags surround the grave marker; only seven are shown on the postcard. The inscription located on the wall reads “now he belongs to the ages” was spoken by Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War at the time of Lincoln’s death. The tomb holds the remains of President Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and their sons, Edward, William “Willie” and Thomas “Tad.” Their oldest son, Robert, is the only son not buried in the tomb. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV83_B01F05_012
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works
Places: Springfield (Illinois); Sangamon County (Illinois)