Illinois government almost named Chicago its capital in the 1870’s, despite the
progress in Springfield, but the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 put an end to such
possibilities. Today, the capitol is filled with beautiful murals, paintings and
statues, such as Illinois Welcoming the World. Capitol Information Desk - 217-782-2099 Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau - 800-545-7300 (Group guided tour reservations) The stamp for Illinois is located at the Capitol Newsstand, 1st floor, west entrance toward the rotunda. The capitol is open M-F 8-4, tours offered every half hour. Self-guided tours only on the weekends, 8-4. Closed all major holidays. Groups of fifteen or more should reserve a spot in advance. Map to the Capitol Building in Springfield Located only seven blocks east of the Illinois capitol, the Lincoln
Home National Historic Site is well worth a visit, and has graciously
accepted the stewardship of the Capitol Collection stamp. During your
visit to get your book stamped, we hope you will thank them for this willing help. Image courtesy of: http://www.nps.gov/liho/
Springfield
Illinois Capitol Website
History of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site
This house if Springfield, Illinois served as home to Abraham Lincoln for
the seventeen years leading up to his assumption of the presidency in the early
1860s. The house has been restored to its 1860 appearance. Free tours, led by
rangers from the National Park Service, are the primary activity within the site.
Exhibits and films may be found within the Visitors’ Center and adjoining neighborhood.
The home serves as the centerpiece for a four-block historic district that will
delight all who take the time to stroll about and take it in.
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