The Lincoln Home Site is located in the historic district where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, prior to becoming the 16th President of the United States. The site includes the four-blocks surrounding the home and a visitor center.
The house was purchased by Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln
in 1844, and it was the only home that Lincoln ever owned. Located at the
corner of Eighth and Jackson, the house has twelve rooms
spread over two floors. During the time he lived here, Lincoln was
elected to the House of Representatives in 1846, and elected President in 1860.
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| Lincoln's Home |
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| Historic site around Lincoln,s Home |
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| Lincoln,s Home through the lens of a Bronze Plate Camera |
Norb Andy's
Norb Andy’s, is one of the oldest establishments in Springfield, and was named
after its longest single owner, Norbert Anderson. Norb owned and ran the
restaurant and bar from 1937 to 1980. Much of his original creation
remains in the nautical themed wall art, including the prized knot
collection proudly displayed above the fireplace. The basement bar resides in the Hickox Building, and was originally constructed as a
home in 1837 by Virgil Hickox. Legends exist that although Mr. Hickox
was a friend of Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln may have, on occasion,
paid a visit to the Hickox home. In the late 1800’s, the Hickox home
served as the first location of the Sangamo Club, and later was the
office of the coroner and a funeral home. During prohibition in the
1920’s, the basement served as a speakeasy. A panic button still exists
in the back of the bar where imbibers could warn others of police raids.
Once liquor was again made legal, “Hoot” Francis acquired one of the
first liquor licenses in the city of Springfield. (Text courtesy of
norbandys.com).
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| Panic Button |
Other Images
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| Old State Capitol Building |
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| Current State Capitol Building |
This is a must see theatre production. But beware! do not sit in the first 6 rows unless you are happy to get wet.
