Former residence of President Lincoln, birthplace of Robt. L
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Former residence of President Lincoln, birthplace of Robt. L
Former residence of President Lincoln, birthplace of Robt. Lincoln. Photograph shows men wearing suits and top hats standing on the side of the road at the end of a row of buildings at or near the site of the Globe Tavern in Springfield, Illinois. Date 1865
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in American history, taken in the year 1865 at the former residence of President Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. The site, now a popular tourist attraction, was once the humble abode where the 16th President of the United States was born on February 12, 1809. In this image, a group of well-dressed men, donning suits and top hats, gather on the side of the road. They appear to be standing near the site of the Globe Tavern, a historic building that once stood at the corner of Sixth and Adams Streets. The tavern, which was a popular gathering place during Lincoln's time, is believed to have been the location where Lincoln announced his candidacy for the Illinois State Legislature in 1832. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the nation was on the brink of momentous change. The Civil War was raging, and Lincoln, who had been reelected just a few months earlier, was working tirelessly to preserve the Union and end the slavery. Despite the solemnity of the occasion, the men in the photograph seem to be in high spirits, perhaps reflecting on the remarkable journey of the man who was born in this very spot. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of one of America's greatest leaders and the indelible mark he left on the nation's history.
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