Download or read book Old State Capitol 1839 1876 written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Springfield s Sculptures Monuments and Plaques written by Carl Volkmann and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Springfield is the capital of Illinois and the home of Abraham Lincoln and Vachel Lindsay. The city is filled with history, and that fact is reflected in the many sculptures, monuments, and plaques that have been commissioned to commemorate this history. The city contains more than 14 statues and busts of Abraham Lincoln. Famous sculptors have created 17 statues inside the state capitol alone, and 13 more statues and sculptures are located on the capitol grounds. The states Capital Development Board sponsors the Art-in-Architecture program and provides funding for newly commissioned sculptures in state-funded public buildings. Several major American sculptors are represented in the many works, including Leonard Volk, Leonard Crunelle, Larkin Mead, Fred Torrey, and James Earl Fraser. Works of contemporary artists such as Michael Dunbar, Richard Hunt, and Preston Jackson are also present. Oak Ridge Cemetery contains four war memorials and Abraham Lincolns tomb. Each of the sculptures, monuments, and plaques has a story to tell and helps to make Springfields history come alive.
Download or read book Historic Illinois written by Susan O'Connor Davis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historic Illinois: A Tour of the State’s Top National Landmarks is a carefully curated travel guide, written by a local historian, featuring the most intriguing and significant of the state's nationally recognized historic landmarks. This guide provides interesting anecdotes and color photography of the famous homes, churches, and storefronts that represent the state's many architectural movements--from ancient mounds to Prairie School style. Tour the Land of Lincoln and travel back in time with Historic Illinois.
Download or read book A Chronology of the Old State Capitol 1837 1876 written by Mark L. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Landmarks in African American History written by Michael V. Uschan and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling volume describes physical landmarks in African American history and discusses the history associated with those places. The book is organized around thematic chapters that take readers on a virtual tour of landmarks associated with the theme while also describing the people and events that inspired the landmarks. Thematic chapters include: The Slavery Era, African Americans Resist Slavery, The Civil War, Education for Blacks, The Civil Rights Movement, and African American Achievers.
Download or read book Moon Route 66 Road Trip written by Jessica Dunham and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moon Route 66 Road Trip reveals the ins and outs of this iconic highway, from sweeping prairies and retro roadside pit-stops to the stunning vistas of the Southwest. Inside you'll find: Maps and Driving Tools: 38 easy-to-use maps detail the existing roads that comprise the original Route 66, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best hikes, bites, roadside curiosities, and more, you can admire extraordinary landscapes like Acoma Pueblo or Joshua Tree National Park, explore big cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, or wander abandoned ghost towns. Immerse yourself in classic Americana with outsider art and kitsch masterpieces, find the most Instagram-worthy retro motels, and sample the breadth of regional cuisine, from deep dish pizza to carne asada Flexible Itineraries: Moon Route 66 Road Trip covers Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Drive the entire original Mother Road in two weeks, or follow strategic routes for shorter trips to Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Santa Fe, and the Grand Canyon, plus side trips to Taos, Las Vegas, Joshua Tree, and Santa Monica Expert Perspective: Jessica Dunham has driven thousands of miles along the famed highway and provides cultural insight, insider tips, and critical history of the route Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas and how to avoid traffic, plus tips for driving in different road and weather conditions and suggestions for international visitors, LGBTQ travelers, seniors, road-trippers with kids, and accessibility With Moon Route 66 Road Trip's practical tips, detailed itineraries, and tried-and-true expertise, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
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Download or read book Travel Route 66 written by Jim Hinckley and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to destinations and sights along historic Route 66, with historical background and travel tips"--
Download or read book Temples of Democracy written by Henry-Russell Hitchcock and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P. This book was released on 1976 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensive work on American state capitols includes photographs of the capitol buildings of every state, as well as details on their planning and construction.
Download or read book Creating the Land of Lincoln written by Frank Cicero Jr. and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its early days, Illinois seemed destined to extend the American South. Its population of transplants lived an upland southern culture and in some cases owned slaves. Yet the nineteenth century and three constitutions recast Illinois as a crucible of northern strength and American progress. Frank Cicero Jr. provides an appealing new history of Illinois as expressed by the state's constitutions—and the lively conventions that led to each one. In Creating the Land of Lincoln, Cicero sheds light on the vital debates of delegates who, freed from electoral necessity, revealed the opinions, prejudices, sentiments, and dreams of Illinoisans at critical junctures in state history. Cicero simultaneously analyzes decisions large and small that fostered momentous social and political changes. The addition of northern land in the 1818 constitution, for instance, opened up the state to immigrant populations that reoriented Illinois to the north. Legislative abuses and rancor over free blacks influenced the 1848 document and the subsequent rise of a Republican Party that gave the nation Abraham Lincoln as its president. Cicero concludes with the 1870 constitution, revealing how its dialogues and resolutions set the state on the modern course that still endures today.
Download or read book Drawing Illinois s Sights and Symbols written by Elissa Thompson and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illinois has so much history, the French and British both had settlements here before Illinois became an American state. Illinois has a rich Native American background, and famous U.S. president Abraham Lincoln lived there. This Midwestern state is home to the third largest city in the nation, Chicago. Chicago has one of the tallest buildings in the world, great sports teams, amazing museums, and more. Your readers will draw the sights of Illinois and experience this amazing state.
Download or read book Civil War Sites written by Civil War Preservation Trust and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use guide, completely revised and updated in clear, concise prose, features more than hundreds of sites in 31 states--solemn battlefields, gracious mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more. Specific directions, hours, and contact information help to plan the trip; evocative description and detailed maps help orient you when you're there. Also, boxed sidebars highlight select people and events of the Civil War.
Download or read book Lincoln written by Russell Freedman and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1987 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.
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Download or read book William B Smith written by Kyle R. Walker and published by Greg Kofford Books. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2016 Best Biography Award, John Whitmer Historical Association Younger brother of Joseph Smith, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Church Patriarch for a time, William Smith had tumultuous yet devoted relationships with Joseph, his fellow members of the Twelve, and the LDS and RLDS (Community of Christ) churches. Walker's imposing biography examines not only William's complex life in detail, but also sheds additional light on the family dynamics of Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith, as well as the turbulent intersections between the LDS and RLDS churches. William B. Smith: In the Shadow of a Prophet is a vital contribution to Mormon history in both the LDS and RLDS traditions.
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