Springfield, IL - my second post for tonight. Couldn't find my pictures earlier!
I grew up in IL so had already rubbed Abe Lincoln's nose for good luck many, many years ago but this was Gregg's first time... That's Lincoln's tomb behind Gregg - huge and deep to prevent grave robbery. He was not a popular president at that time.
The Lincoln Museum is full of fascinating displays, wax characters, amazing theater shows and lots to think about and ponder on. Springfield has so many museums and things to see and do, I could have spent a week there.
The actual home Abe and his family lived in is restored with much of their furniture and belongings. It is the only National Park in all of Illinois. Much of the neighborhood is owned by the park to prevent the hotels and restaurants from moving onto Lincoln's street.
One of my favorite Springfield tours was of the Dana- Thomas House, a Frank Lloyd Wright renovation of an historic Springfield Victorian home. It is fascinating and has made me want to search out more of his work to tour.
Virtual tour here:
http://www.dana-thomas.org/tours.htm
Always the best part of our travels -
searching out friends from the past. Allicent was my college roommate in 1968-69 at WIU. She and Don were dating then. They live in the home that she grew up in - a beautiful, peaceful place.
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