|
"The first phase of this new
informational tool is being launched on the 141st anniversary of
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address," said Richard Norton Smith,
director of the library and museum. "The new website tells people
about the historic treasure trove they may now visit, the
presidential library, and about the presidential museum, which will
set new standards for historic attractions when it opens in the
spring."
The website will detail all aspects
of the library and museum, including the world-renowned, 47,000-item
Lincoln collection and the 12 million other original items
pertaining to Illinois history that form the basis for the new
complex.
The website was designed by Michael
Standley and David Brodsky, the latter a Springfield resident and
native of the Ukraine, and funded by the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library Foundation.
Website visitors can view a
nine-minute DVD that provides a preview of the museum's fully
immersive exhibits and audiovisual programs. An interactive timeline
provides information about Abraham Lincoln's life. Visitor
information is provided, including hours of operation, reservations
and driving directions. The library and museum's education
department, volunteer and donor opportunities, and facility rental
program are also listed, as well as links to local sites and the
Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.
[to
top of second column in this article]
 |
"The Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library and Museum is a world-class facility, and this new website
will help bring it to the world," said Smith. "We hope that website
visitors will check back often as this site is further developed to
learn more about what the library has to offer and to get
construction updates as the museum nears completion."
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library and Museum is a state-of-the-art complex now under
construction in Springfield. The facility is funded by a combination
of state, federal, municipal and private funds. The library opened
in October 2004. The museum, designed by BRC Imagination Arts in
conjunction with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is
scheduled to open in the spring of 2005. The complex represents a
significant opportunity for Illinois tourism and will serve as a
gateway to other Lincoln and Lincoln-era sites across the country.
[News release]
|
 |
Life Sentence, No Parole
If we tried to invent the
cruelest punishment for dogs, we probably couldn't come up with
anything worse than "solitary confinement" on a chain or in a
kennel.
Dogs are pack animals who
crave the companionship of others. Scratches behind the ears,
games of fetch, or even just walks around the block mean the
world to them. Curling up at your feet while you watch TV is
their idea of heaven.
Many dogs left to fend for
themselves at the end of a chain fall prey to attacks by other
animals or cruel people, and many others are injured or hanged
or choke as a result of getting entangled or caught in their
tether.
If you have a backyard dog,
please, bring him or her inside. They don't want much--just
you.
A public
service announcement from Lincoln Daily News and
helpinganimals.com |
|
