Abraham Lincoln Statue, Springfield, IL
1918 (Photograph 1985)
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This statue of Abraham Lincoln by Andrew O'Connor was unveiled in 1918 in Springfield, Illinois. Standing over 10 feet tall in bronze, the statue depicts the Abraham Lincoln as he gives his farewall address to Springfield prior to his train ride to Washington, DC prior to his inauguration.
This photo and description of the Abraham Lincoln Statue in Springfield, IL are part of materials from the Illinois State Capitol nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.
This photo and description of the Abraham Lincoln Statue in Springfield, IL are part of materials from the Illinois State Capitol nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 28894062
Full Citation: Abraham Lincoln Statue, Springfield, IL; 1918 (Photograph 1985); National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Illinois; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/abraham-lincoln-statue-springfield-il, March 23, 2023]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.