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Courthouse
door stood open for crowds at ‘Vinegar Hill’ Christmas event
[DEC.
12, 2001] Unusually
warm weather brought big crowds to Mount Pulaski and the courthouse
for "Christmas on Vinegar Hill." Seeing dozens of people
shopping around the square is not unusual, but seeing them at the
event without coats and wearing shorts is.
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The
warm weather allowed for the front courthouse door to be open to
invite people in to view the historic building. Close to 800 people
came into the courthouse that weekend. This was up from recent
years.
People
were not coming into the courthouse seeking hot cider and coffee to
warm themselves as they had in years past. This year only eight
gallons of cider were used for both days; this is down from the high
of 12 gallons on a Saturday alone.
In
addition to the cider and coffee, visitors went up to the courtroom
to listen to beautiful seasonal music performed by "The Prairie
Aires." "The Prairie Aires" is a group of area women
who sing and perform on a variety of instruments. Some of the
instruments they use are Celtic harp, hammered and lap dulcimers,
tin whistle, Autoharp and more.
While
sitting and listening to the beautiful music the visitors could
admire the simple Christmas decorations in the courtroom. Artificial
greenery and maroon bows added a holiday touch to the entire
courthouse. Thanks to Jo Richner, Wally Kautz and Margie Borgerson
for their help in decorating the courthouse. Thanks also to Clifford
Schahl, Alice Davis, Margie Borgerson and Wally Kautz for helping
that weekend.
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"Christmas
on Vinegar Hill" is the busiest time at the courthouse. It is a
very positive event for both the courthouse and the town. Thanks to
the local committee, which puts forward a lot of time and effort
each year for the event.
The
following Mount Pulaski Courthouse volunteers worked 136 hours in
November, including extra time for "Christmas on Vinegar
Hill": D. Aper, M. Borgerson, K. Boyd, D. Brooker, J. Cavestani,
J. and K. Connolley, A. Davis, M. Downing, H. Fine, V. Harbarger, P.
Hawk, M. Johnson, W. Kautz, I. Martin, I. Maske, J. Richner, C.
Schahl, D. Smith, E. Stahl, T. and W. Stephens.
Make plans
to attend the "Lincoln Birthday Open House" at the Mount
Pulaski Courthouse on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002. Susan Krause, of
the Lincoln Legal Papers Project, will give a 2 p.m. presentation on
courthouses of the 8th Judicial Circuit "The Prairie
Aires" will perform traditional music in the courtroom from 6
to 7:30 p.m.
[Richard
Schachtsiek, site manager]
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Festival
of Trees
A
successful end to a grand
holiday tradition in Lincoln
[DEC.
7, 2001] As
Santa’s "ho ho ho" echoed throughout the Logan County
Courthouse, more than 200 children participated in the new Kids Day
activities at the Festival of Trees last weekend. The youngsters had
the opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa, make
potholders decorated with their handprints, sample decorated
gingerbread cookies and listen to music by young people from Park
Meadows Baptist Church.
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The
festival ended its 10-day run Sunday with approximately 3,000 in
attendance, including dozens from throughout central Illinois.
Dr.
Keith and Janeen Ray of Lincoln were winners of the public raffle
tree. It will be on display in the administrative office of Lincoln
Christian College where Dr. Ray serves as president.
["It's a Rural Life"--photo by Bob Frank]
Winner
of the Peoples Choice Award for 7½-foot trees was "It’s a
Rural Life," sponsored by Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and
decorated by Virginia Hughes at Flowers and Things. The tree, with
plum, green and silver accents, featured a handmade candy train
underneath.
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"White
Christmas" was the Peoples Choice selection for the 4½-foot
trees. It was sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Woody Hester and decorated
by Patience Horton. Hand-painted snow with snowflake ornaments and
icicles highlighted the tree.
Bobbi
Graue decorated the wreath selected as Peoples Choice. Adorned with
blue and silver accents, the wreath was sponsored by Nobbe/Tillman
Realtors.
"The
festival has become a holiday tradition in Lincoln," noted Jan
Schumacher, Festival of Trees chairman. "This gift to the
community of fabulously decorated trees and wreaths is made possible
by the generosity and creativity of our sponsors and
decorators," she added.
The
Festival of Trees is presented by Main Street Lincoln and the
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation. Lincoln Land Communications
is the premier sponsor.
[Main
Street Lincoln news release]
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Tour of
the Tops
See the new Lincoln
from a new perspective
[DEC.
6, 2001] Stroll
through the beautifully illuminated downtown area of Lincoln this
Saturday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., and visit the "tops of the
town." This tour will feature second-story developments
and distinctive downtown residences in historic buildings.
Different stages of development will be shown so guests may
visualize all the possibilities, including housing, offices, and bed
and breakfasts.
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Tickets,
costing $5 each, may be purchased in advance at the office of Main
Street Lincoln, 303 S. Kickapoo, or on Saturday at any of the tour
stops. Guests are invited to a reception at The Restaurant at
the Depot from 3 to 5 p.m., following the tour. Tour tickets
may be entered in a drawing for a dinner at the restaurant,
compliments of Ivan Ray.
Tour
stops, which may occur in any order:
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113½ S. Sangamon — Early stages of development owned by Steve and
Susie Fuhrer
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121½ S. Sangamon — Bed and breakfast of Eckert’s Inc.
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123½ S. Sangamon — Second-story home of Larry and Betty Steffens
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201 S. Sangamon — Lauer Building Apartment 1, home of Dave and
Jodi Elder, and Apartment 3, home of Alan and Paulie Elder
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205 S. Sangamon — Lauer Building Apartment 4, under renovation,
owned by L&R Properties
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128 S. Sangamon — The Uptown Apartments B and C, owned by Ivan Ray
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829 Broadway — The former Second Baptist Church, home of Bob and
Judi Orr
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According
to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, second-story and
alternative location development is on the rise. Housing
prices continue to increase, and the convenience of a central
location makes downtown living attractive. Downtowns are
typically close to banks, dining, city services, shopping and
entertainment venues. In Lincoln, this also includes the
library, Heartland Community College, Lincoln IGA, several churches
and the Amtrak station.
The
tour on Saturday is sponsored by the Economic Restructuring
Committee of Main Street Lincoln.
[Main
Street Lincoln news release]
[Click
here for an article written after the tour.]
Related
articles in the LDN archives
•
"Living downtown -- New trend fills apartments on South
Sangamon Street," by Joan Crabb; posted Oct. 6-9, 2000
Part
1
Part
2
Part
3
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"An
exotic getaway -- Elegant new bed-and-breakfast in downtown Lincoln,"
by Jean Ann Carnley; posted Dec. 20, 2000
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Hometown
boy bringing his refined
talents back for a concert
[DEC.
5, 2001] Christian
Culleton of Chicago will be returning to Lincoln on Sunday, Dec. 16,
for a holiday concert. Culleton got his start in music while he was
a boy living in Lincoln. Through various turns and stages in his
life he began to pursue music as his life’s profession. He has
honed his musical talent to remarkable distinction on the classical
guitar.
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Born
in Springfield, Culleton is the only child of Carson and Cheryl
Miles Culleton, who made their first home in Lincoln on South
Hamilton Street. His father was killed in action in the Republic of
South Vietnam in July 1968, when Christian was not quite 3 years
old.
Culleton’s
stepfather, Shawn Simpson; Shawn’s parents, Jackie and Harold
Simpson; and Christian’s aunt and uncle Gay and David Boward, all
live in Lincoln. His mother, grandmother Bernice Snyder, and uncle
and aunt Bill and Jane Snyder reside in Springfield. His mother’s
mother is Kate Miles of Irving. His brother, Steve Simpson, is a
student at Illinois State University, while his sister, Shelley
Simpson Johnson, lives in Lee.
When
Christian was a child the family moved to and from Lincoln more than
once. He describes the town as a "tight-knit community in which
people do know and remember people."
The
guitarist recalls "picnic lunches" of bologna sandwiches
and lemonade shared on brutally hot summer days with David and Brett
Reifsteck. At the time Culleton lived at 203 Seventh St., and the
boys sat on the curb in front of St. John United Church of Christ,
where David and Brett’s father, the Rev. Wallace Reifsteck, was
pastor.
Culleton’s
other Lincoln memories include swimming and playing at the Rec all
season long, playing A LOT of basketball in pickup games at Central
School, watching the Christmas parade with grandparents Jackie and
Harold Simpson and seeing a mountain of Christmas gifts, most with
his name on them. He also remembers good times going to various
Lincoln eating establishments with grandparents: to Wyse’s on
Fifth Street for carry-out hamburgers, fries and Cokes which he, his
sister and Harold and Jackie Simpson then picnicked on at Memorial
Park; to Hegele’s Dairy on Pulaski Street for ice cream, again
with Jackie Simpson; and to The Tropics for special meals with
Eileen Culleton.
Christian
Culleton began his musical career in fourth grade at Central School
playing baritone horn under the tutelage of Robert Long. He says he
was grateful for the opportunity to play in state solo and
orchestral competitions, but five years later when he began to teach
himself guitar he found it confusing to play both bass and treble
clef instruments.
The
family left Lincoln when he was 10, returned when he entered high
school and left again a year and a half later. To ease the pain of
having to make new friends during high school, he began playing his
mother’s guitar, teaching himself from Roy Clark’s "Big
Note Songbook."
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When
the family moved to Lindenhurst, Culleton encountered Betty Garrett,
a "great band director," who shared her love of popular
music and influenced him to try it on his classical instrument.
Since then his interest in "painting sound from a broad palette
of musical styles" has continued.
Culleton
began his formal study of the guitar with Joseph Breznikar at
Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Later, private
instruction with Norman Ruiz of Columbia College in Chicago led to
master class performances before Pepe Romero and Manuel Barrueco at
the Festival Internacional de la Guitarra in Cordoba, Spain.
The
artist says he is currently codifying his own guitar method based on
the teachings of Sor, Carcassi and Ferdinando Carulli combined with
the modern teachings of Francisco Tarrega, Julio Sagreras and Pepe
Romero. The process includes pulling together a variety of
influences in addition to the six named and streamlining them into
something different. "All new ideas are soundly and firmly
based on old ones," he explains, adding that music must change
over time to remain vibrant.
Culleton
collects antique books on musical subjects from which he studies how
fingerings and other techniques have evolved. "I keep looking
backward to find tricks of the trade," he says.
He
is uniting all these influences into one method for himself and
sharing it with a couple of his students. Culleton takes no more
than five students at a time, working with classical students at all
skill levels. Remembering his fury at unprepared teachers, he spends
more time preparing than in the actual lesson. "If I can get a
light bulb to pop on one time in a lesson, it’s worth it," he
said
Culleton
believes a musician needs both disciplined study and a sense of
wonder. Intense concentration is required to resolve problems that
the guitar presents, he says, and one must think of nothing else but
the guitar. He quotes from one of the books in his collection: The
musician "should master to the utmost degrees all the secrets
which the instrument conceals."
Culleton
now brings home 27 years of musical experience on his fingertips,
including over 15 years of professional experience performing in the
Chicago metropolitan area. His program will be centered around core
works from the lute and classical guitar repertories and traditional
holiday favorites. In chronological order, composers whose works he
will perform include the anonymous writer of "Greensleeves,"
Francis Pilkington, Bach, Matteo Carcassi, Fernando Sor, Enrique
Granados, Francisco Tá rrega and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
[Click
here for more information about the concert.]
[Lynn
Shearer Spellman]
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Special
Events Calendar
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December
2001
through
Wednesday, Dec. 26
SPONSOR:
Michelle's Home and Garden
WHO:
Public, by admission
WHAT:
Winter Wonderland Walk
WHERE:
1014 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Monday-Saturday, 11 am - 8
pm; Sundays 1-8 pm
Thursday,
Dec. 13
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Christmas
concert by Mount Pulaski High School band and chorus
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski High School gym
WHEN: 7 pm
Friday,
Dec. 14
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran Church
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Live Nativity scene
WHERE:
Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Road (across from Wal-Mart)
WHEN: 6-8 pm
Saturday,
Dec. 15
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran Church
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Live Nativity scene
WHERE:
Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Road (across from Wal-Mart)
WHEN: 6-8 pm
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Christmas
concert -- chorale and orchestra
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7 pm
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Sunday,
Dec. 16
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Christmas
concert -- chorale and orchestra
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 2 pm
SPONSOR:
Logan County Arts Association
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Classical guitar concert
presented by Christian Culleton
WHERE:
Trinity Episcopal Church, 402 Pekin
WHEN: 2 pm
Tuesday,
Dec. 18
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community High School
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Christmas concert -- band
and choir
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
WHEN: 7 pm
Thursday,
Dec. 20
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln and the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of
Commerce
WHO:
Public; ticket holders must be present to win
WHAT:
Ho Ho Dough holiday
cash giveaway
WHERE:
North side of Logan County Courthouse
WHEN: 6 pm
Saturday,
Dec. 22
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Correctional Center employees
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Christmas
dinner for
senior citizens and low-income families of our community;
reservations
required
WHERE:
Eagles
Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 11 am - 2 pm
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Main
Street Lincoln presents...
‘Season’s
Schedule’ of holiday events
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Lincoln/Logan
County "Season’s Schedule"
Winter
Wonderland Walk
Nov.
24-Dec. 26
Monday-Saturday
11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays 1-8 p.m.
Michelle’s
Home and Garden, 1014 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
Admission
$1 for age 2 to adult
For
more information: (217) 732-1649
This
new event has all the season’s best. Wander through the
luminaries outside to gaze on the lighted scenes of
Christmases past. Inside, warm up with hot chocolate, coffee
and baked treats while viewing trees decorated by local
scouts. Purchase your own real tree and do some Christmas
shopping in the gift shop. Special weekend events will include
carolers, Santa and a story time. Specific times and dates to
be announced.
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Mount
Pulaski Christmas Concerts
Tuesday,
Dec. 11, 7
p.m., Mount
Pulaski Grade School gym
Thursday,
Dec. 13, 7
p.m., Mount
Pulaski High School gym
Free
admission
Enjoy
the sounds of Christmas! The Mount Pulaski school bands and
choirs will perform a variety of holiday music.
Live
Nativity
Friday,
Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15
6-8
p.m.
Zion
Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
Free
admission; drive through in your car
This
re-creation of the birth of Jesus features people dressed in
costumes. The scene is complete with a stable, donkey, llamas,
cattle and sheep. You don’t even have to get out of your car
to view this very special tableau.
[Click
here for a related announcement.]
Lincoln
Area Music Society Christmas Concert
Saturday,
Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
Sunday,
Dec. 16, 2 p.m.
Lincoln
Community High School auditorium
1000
Primm Road, Lincoln
Free
admission
Come
enjoy the beautiful holiday music of the Lincoln Area Music
Society’s chorale and orchestra.
Classical
Guitar Concert
Sponsored
by the Logan County Arts Association
Sunday,
Dec. 16
2
p.m.
Trinity
Episcopal Church, 402 Pekin, Lincoln
Tickets
$5
For
more information: (217) 899-2643
Classical
guitarist Christian Culleton will present beautiful melodies
and sounds of the season.
[Click
here to read "Hometown
boy bringing his refined
talents back for a concert."]
LCHS
Christmas Concert
Tuesday,
Dec. 18
7
p.m.
Lincoln
Community High School auditorium, Lincoln
The
LCHS band and choir will ring in the sounds of the season at
their annual Christmas concert.
Ho
Ho Dough Holiday Cash Giveaway
Sponsored
by Main Street Lincoln and the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of
Commerce
Thursday,
Dec. 20
6
p.m.
North
side of the Logan County Courthouse, Lincoln
For
more information: (217) 735-2385 or 732-2929
Participating
Lincoln-area businesses will distribute numbered tickets to
their customers beginning Nov. 10 and
continuing through Dec. 20. The winning
ticket will be drawn on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. for $5,000 cash. Ticket
holder must be present to win.
[Click
here for related article.]
Christmas
Dinner
for
senior citizens and low-income families of our community
Hosted
by Lincoln Correctional Center employees
Saturday,
Dec. 22
11
a.m.-2 p.m.
Eagles
Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
Reservations
required
For
more information: (217) 735-5411, Ext. 210
The
holidays are a time to give of our heart. Lincoln Correctional
Center employees are lovingly giving of their energies to feed
those who may not otherwise have a traditional Christmas meal.
Entertainment and door prizes are planned, as well as treats
from Santa for those under age 14. Transportation is
available, as well as delivery to shut-ins.
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Sites
to See
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"Three
projects, a dinner
and a birthday party planned
for J. H. Hawes Grain Elevator," posted April 6, 2001, in LDN
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"Elkhart
prepares for Chautauqua guests," posted May 2, 2001, in
LDN
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"Lincoln
Public Library keeps its history alive," posted May 26,
2000, in LDN
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"‘Crown jewel’ found in Lincoln — Lincoln’s well at Postville,"
posted May 19, 2001, in LDN
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"Middletown
Stagecoach Inn dedicated," posted July 5, 2001, in LDN
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‘Walking
on the Path of Abraham Lincoln’
A
walking tour of historic Lincoln, Ill.
Note: The following
material is from a brochure produced as a high school project by J.R.
Glenn and Angie Couch for Main Street Lincoln.
The Main Street
Lincoln office and local tourist information center is on the second
floor of Union Planter’s Bank at 303 S. Kickapoo.
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[Click here for larger map]
1. Town christening
site
Broadway
and Chicago streets
In August 1853
the first sale of lots in the new town of Lincoln took place near this spot.
Abraham Lincoln, in whose honor the town was named, was in attendance. When
asked on the day of the land sale to officially "christen the town,"
Lincoln obliged. Lifting the cover off a pile of watermelons stacked on the
ground by a local farmer, Lincoln picked up a melon and conducted a brief
ceremony using its juice. Lincoln, Ill., is the only town named for Lincoln
before he became president.
2. Lincoln railroad
depot
101 N.
Chicago St.
Abraham Lincoln
frequented this city by train after its founding. As president-elect, Lincoln
came hereon Nov. 21, 1860. He stopped near this spot to make a few remarks from
the rear of his train. This was his last speech in Logan County and the last
time Lincoln would visit his namesake city. His funeral train stopped here on
May 3, 1865. The current depot was built several decades later, in 1911.
3. State Bank of
Lincoln
111 N.
Sangamon St.
Abraham Lincoln
met sculptor Leonard Volk for the first time on the boardwalk in front of the
Lincoln House Hotel. Volk asked Lincoln to pose for a bust and life mask of his
face and hands. Signed copies of the life masks by Volk, as well as original
artwork by Lloyd Ostendorf of Lincoln in Logan County, are on display in this
bank building’s lobby.
4. Site of the
Lincoln House Hotel
501
Broadway St.
The Lincoln
House, one of the grandest hotels between St. Louis and Chicago, stood on this
spot from 1854 to 1870. All the political luminaries of the day, including
Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas, David Davis and Richard Oglesby, crossed
its threshold at one time or another The Lincoln House was a two-story frame
structure that fronted the railroad tracks and featured a large veranda.
5. Robert Latham
home site
400 N.
Kickapoo St.
Robert B.
Latham joined John D. Gillett and Virgil Hickox in founding the town of Lincoln
in 1853. Abraham Lincoln, other lawyers and judges were often guests at his
house.
6. Logan County
Courthouse
When Lincoln
became the county seat in 1853, a courthouse was built on this spot. A second
courthouse was built in 1858 and remained in use until the early 20th century,
when it was replaced with the current building. Abraham Lincoln practiced law
and attended political functions in the first two courthouses built on the
square. A statue of Lincoln stands in this courthouse. A Civil War monument and
cannon sit on the north side of the courthouse grounds.
7. Lincoln lot site
523
Pulaski St.
A plaque
located on the right-hand side of this store identifies the location as a lot
Lincoln once owned. James Primm, in need of money, approached former Illinois
Gov. Joel Matteson for a $400 advance. Matteson directed him to have Lincoln
sign a note as Primm's guarantor. Lincoln co-signed the note. Later Primm
defaulted and Lincoln had to pay the note. Eventually Primm deeded Lincoln this
property in recompense.
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8. Rustic Inn
412
Pulaski St.
In 1876 members
of a counterfeiting gang met here to hatch a plot to steal Lincoln's corpse from
its burial vault in Springfield. The gang had planned to hide Lincoln's body in
the Indiana sand dunes on the shore of Lake Michigan and negotiate with the
governor of Illinois for $200,000 in cash and the release of Ben Boyd. The
bartender at the Rustic Inn overheard the plot and reported it to the
authorities. The Secret Service later apprehended the gang members. Robert Todd
Lincoln had his father's coffin encased in several tons of cement to prevent
future attempts to steal the body.
Other Lincoln sites
in Lincoln
9. Stephen A.
Douglas speech site
Comer of
Fourth and Logan streets
Stephen Douglas
visited this city during the famous 1858 Illinois senatorial campaign. Douglas
paraded with all his supporters through the decorated streets to the tent that
was pitched on this site. Lincoln, who was also in town, listened to his
opponent from the back of the crowd. In the end, a majority of Logan County
voters favored Lincoln, but Douglas won the 1858 election.
10. Postville
Courthouse
914 Fifth
St.
This state
historic site is a replica of an 1840 courthouse where Lincoln argued, won and
lost cases while he traveled the 8th Judicial Circuit.
11. Site of Deskins
Tavern
915 Fifth
St.
Lincoln often
stayed at Deskins Tavern when he traveled to Postville. A well where he quenched
his thirst is also at this site.
12. Postville Park
1300
Fifth St.
Abraham Lincoln
was well-known for his athletic abilities, and he frequently joined in games of
"town ball" at this village park.
13. Lincoln College
and Museum
300
Keokuk St.
A nationally
registered landmark, Lincoln College was founded and named for President Lincoln
on Feb. 12, 1865. The museum houses an extensive collection of memorabilia on
the life of Abraham Lincoln.
Other sites of
interest in downtown Lincoln
Lincoln Public
Library (a Carnegie building)
725 Pekin St.
Logan County
Genealogical
& Historical Society
114 N. Chicago St.
Lincoln City Hall
700 Broadway St.
U.S. Post Office
102 S. McLean St.
Courthouse Square
Historic District
including historic sites, restaurants
and shops
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Logan
County historical landmarks
Atlanta
J.
H. Hawes wooden country elevator. Open Sunday afternoons June through
August. Free.
Atlanta
Public Library and Museum. On National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1908. Comer of Race and Arch. Phone (217) 648-2112. Free.
Chestnut
Monument
proclaims the geographic center of the state of Illinois. Town was
laid out in 1872.
Elkhart
Elkhart
Cemetery. Richard J. Oglesby, who was elected governor of Illinois in
1864, 1872 and 1884, is buried here; also John Dean Gillett, known as the
"Cattle King of the World," and Capt. Adam Bogardus, wing shot
champion of the world. For tours of the cemetery and John Dean Gillett
Chapel, please phone (217) 947-2238.
Emden
Bethel
Church. Built in 1854. Three miles from Route 136 between Emden and
Atlanta on County Road 20.
Lincoln
Site
of Deskins Tavern. Across the street from Postville Courthouse, 915
Fifth St. Signage. Free.
Site
of well Abraham Lincoln drank from. Across the street from Postville
Courthouse, 915 Fifth St. Free.
Site
of town christening by Abraham Lincoln on Aug. 27, 1853. Lincoln was
the first community in the United States to be named for Abraham Lincoln
before he became famous. Also, Lincoln's funeral train stopped here on May
3,1865. Located at the south side of the Lincoln Depot, Broadway and
Chicago streets. Official Looking for Lincoln signage. Free.
Logan
County Courthouse. Contains second-largest courtroom in Illinois.
Built in 1905. Located on the courthouse square, downtown Lincoln. Open 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday until noon. Phone (217)
732-6400. Free.
Lincoln
College Museum. Over 3,000 historic items. Lincoln College was founded
and named for President Lincoln on Feb. 12, 1865. Keokuk and Ottawa
streets. Summer hours: 9 to 4 Monday through Friday; 1 to 4 Saturday and
Sunday; closed May 28 and July 4. Free.
Heritage
In Flight Museum. Museum is filled with memorabilia from all U.S.
military conflicts back to World War I. Located at the Logan County
Airport. Phone ahead (217) 732-3333 to confirm hours. Free but donations
accepted.
Lincoln
Public Library. Original Carnegie library built in 1902. Tiffany-style
glass inner dome. 725 Pekin St. Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8
p.m.; Friday, 9 to 6; Saturday, 9 to 3. Phone (217) 732-8878. Free.
Postville
Courthouse State Historic Site. Guided tours. 914 Fifth St. Noon to 5
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Ph. (217) 732-8930 for additional
information. Free but donations accepted.
Middletown
Stage
Coach Inn. The inn was on the old stage route from Springfield to
Peoria. Built mid 1800s. Village is also famous for its aeronautical
history. Free.
Mount Pulaski
Mount
Pulaski Courthouse. This building is one of only two original 8th
Judicial Circuit courthouses in Illinois. On National Register of Historic Places.
Was Logan County Courthouse from 1847 to 1855. Guided tours. Open 12 to 5
Tuesday through Saturday. Phone (217) 732-8930. Free.
[Link
to historical information on communities in Logan County]
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Heritage
In Flight Museum open on weekends
A
little-known historical site full of large and small treasures sits
on the outskirts of town on the Logan County Airport property. The
Heritage In Flight Museum building itself is a part of history. It
is a remnant of Camp Ellis, located west of Havana, which was the
largest military training and prisoner-of-war camp in the United
States during World War II. After the war the camp was closed and
the buildings were sold. Logan County Airport is fortunate to have
one of the few remaining structures from Camp Ellis.
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A
little-known historical site full of large and small treasures sits
on the outskirts of town on the Logan County Airport property. The
Heritage In Flight Museum building itself is a part of history. It
is a remnant of Camp Ellis, located west of Havana, which was the
largest military training and prisoner-of-war camp in the United
States during World War II. After the war the camp was closed and
the buildings were sold. Logan County Airport is fortunate to have
one of the few remaining structures from Camp Ellis.
Several
historic items are found outside at the airport, including the
rotating beacon, the green-and-white light that identifies the
airport location to pilots flying at night. Before being moved to
Logan County Airport, it was part of the lighted airway system that
the airmail pilots in the 1920s used to navigate at night. The one
that now resides here was originally located between Lincoln and
Atlanta and provided a bright signal for Charles Lindbergh when he
flew the airmail route between St. Louis and Chicago.
While
outside you can also view a number of aircraft that are on display
from various time periods.
Moving
to the inside, you find that the Heritage in Flight Museum is filled
with items of aviation history from the military and civilian
branches of flying and from the earliest days of open-cockpit
biplanes to the latest jets. Veterans who reside in Logan County
have donated much of what the museum has. Families from the
community have donated items that belonged to our war heroes,
revealing special sentiments, symbolism and forgotten practices that
held a community together in war times. Other items offer a look at
early technology such as the airplane and ship radios. Of the
thousands of items in the museum, each can be said to teach us
something about our past. Visitors can relive history through the
numerous displays, mostly grouped in wartime periods, and gain a
strong sense of patriotism while studying military displays
throughout the building.
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A
guided tour is recommended to get the most from these displays. The
volunteers are both knowledgeable and passionate about their subject
matter and will bring to light little-known nuances that make the
displays fascinating.
The
museum is always interested in adding items of aviation history. Its
greatest need, however, is for more volunteers to help in the
guardianship of this important gateway to Lincoln and Logan County.
The
museum requires lots of care and maintenance. Members are always
looking for interested people of all ages to help care for it, share
their interests and preserve a bit of aviation history.
Heritage
In Flight Museum is operated by an all-volunteer, non-profit
organization: Heritage-In-Flight, Inc. You are invited to come meet
the members and sit in on their meetings anytime. Meetings take
place at 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month in the terminal
meeting room.
The
museum is a great resource to educate our youth about our
aeronautical and military past and shares the wealth of military
traditions from a community and national perspective. Schools, youth
groups and families are welcome.
Heritage
in Flight Museum
1351
Airport Road, Lincoln
Open
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone:
(217) 732-3333
Call
the airport and leave a message to request a guided tour, schedule a
time during the week or ask for more information.
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You
can read more about HIF from the archives of LDN. Go to: http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2001/Feb/15/comunity/business.shtml#Logan
County is host to a unique museum rich in special military stories
and treasures
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Blue Dog Inn
111 S. Sangamon
Lincoln
735-1743
Monday 11-2
Tuesday-Thursday 11-10
Friday & Saturday 11-11
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Lincoln
735-1011
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