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Lincoln's tomb
Lincoln's tomb
Brian McCord
Lincoln's tomb in Springfield, Illinois. The 117-foot tall granite tomb contains the bodies of Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of his four sons -- Edward, William and Thomas (Tad).
Washington Park Botanical Gardens
Washington Park Botanical Gardens
Brian McCord
Mrs. Lincoln's Attic
Mrs. Lincoln's Attic
Michael W. Bunch
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, in Springfield, Il., is a public, non-circulating research facility that contains material on all aspects of Illinois' history. The museum has rotating exhibits which chronicle the life and death of President Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln's Attic is an interactive exhibit centered towards children.
Mel-O-Cream Donuts
Mel-O-Cream Donuts
Michael W. Bunch
Mel-O-Cream Donuts was founded in 1932 as a retail shop in Springfield, Illinois. This occurred during the height of the Great Depression which led the founder, Kelly Grant Sr., to sell donuts at wholesale to restaurants and corner grocery stores.
The South Town Theater
The South Town Theater
Michael W. Bunch
The South Town Theater in Springfield, Illinois now houses Walch Studio Stained Glass. It is no longer a functioning theater, but the marquis is virtually untouched.
Horse-drawn Carriage in Downtown Springfield
Horse-drawn Carriage in Downtown Springfield
Wes Aldridge
The Muni's Lakeside Ampitheatre
The Muni's Lakeside Ampitheatre
Aida was one of the many terrific performances at The Muni, which entertains audiences with the best of Broadway musicals.
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