Old State House in 1858

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Stock #:751862
Type: Postcard
Era: Divided Back
City: Springfield
State: Illinois (IL)
County: Sangamon
Postmark: 1912 Oct-9
Postmark State: IL
Stamp: 1c
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Lincoln was most influential in having the capitol move from Vandalia to Springfield, and was member of the legislature which held first session in the New State House in 1840. In this building Lincoln's body laid in state for twenty-four hours while a constant stream of people passed his coffin.

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