Abraham Lincoln's Springfield Home

Above, the front of Abraham Lincoln's Springfield, Illinois home. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

While in Springfield, Illinois, I paid a visit to the home of Abraham Lincoln.

The house has about 60% of its original furnishings and while it looks smallish from the outside, it is larger-looking inside.

It is obviously the home of an upper-middle-class attorney, which what Lincoln was before he became president.

The brickwork in front of the home was by a client of Lincoln's who did not have the money to pay Lincoln's legal fees. As the client was a bricklayer, he offered to to the brickwork in front of the home in lieu of the fees. Lincoln accepted (nice barter!).

The streets and homes near the Lincoln home have been restored to their 1860 appearance.

Here's some photos:

Above, a view from the corner. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the street restored to its 1860 appearance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the front room fireplace. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the front parlor. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the parlor area used by Lincoln to meet with law clients. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the sitting room. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the guest bedroom. The bed is an original Lincoln bed. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Mr. Lincoln's bedroom desk. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the household helper's room. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the kitchen. The stove is original. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the back yard. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the house from the back yard. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, a view of the front of the house. Photo by Armand Vaquer.