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100 Things to Do in Springfield, Il Before You Die, 2nd Edition
There may be a Springfield in many states, but only one of them is a capital: Springfield, Illinois. Within the pages of 100 Things to Do in Springfield, IL, Before You Die, however, you'll find out that Springfield is much more than Abraham Lincoln's hometown and Illinois's capital. Those highlights may have put Springfield on the map in a way few other cities of its size can match, but this book reveals hidden gems that even locals might not know about. Explore the parks and nature preserves, war memorials, and museums. Visit one of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest designs at the Dana Thomas House, or hear the beautiful melodies of one of the world's largest carillons at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon. Tourists and residents alike will find insider tips on where to find the best horseshoe (Springfield's signature sandwich), the best canoeing (down the Sangamon River), pick fresh blueberries, and see live theater under the stars. Longtime resident Penny Zimmerman-Wills shares her lifetime of expertise and experience in Central Illinois. With this book as your guide, she'll help you make your own lasting memories in Springfield.
100 Things to Do in Springfield, IL Before You Die
Springfield owes a lot to Abraham Lincoln and the Illinois Capitol Building. They put Springfield on the map in a way that few other cities of 115,000 can match. Yet Springfield is much more than Lincoln’s hometown or Illinois’ capital. It boasts parks and nature preserves, war memorials and museums. It has one of Frank Lloyd Wright greatest homes and one of the world’s largest carillons. Music and shopping flourish in intimate settings. Even when it comes to Lincoln, there’s more than meets the eye. Sure, you can visit his home and presidential library, but you can also see where he shopped and played handball and visited friends – all the little things of day-to-day life. This book serves as a guide to explore the educational, inspirational and exciting moments that Springfield offers.
In Lincoln's Shadow
Winner of the Gustavus Myers Center Award for the Study of Human Rights in the United States! Winner of the Illinois State Historical Society Superior Achievement Award! This detailed case study of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, which began only a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln’s family home, explores the social origins of rioting by whites against the city’s African American community after a white woman alleged that a black man had raped her. Over two days rioters wrecked black-owned businesses, burned neighborhoods to the ground, killed two black men, and injured many others. Author Roberta Senechal de la Roche draws from a wide range of sources to describe the riot, identify the rioters and their victims, and challenge previous interpretations that attribute rioting to interracial competition for jobs, housing, or political influence. Written in a direct and clear style, In Lincoln’s Shadow documents a violent explosion of racial hatred that shocked the nation and reveals the complexity of white racial attitudes in the early twentieth century.
The Sociogenesis of a Race Riot
The complex interactions of class, race, and racism are addressed in this study of the historic anti-black riot in 1908 in Springfield. The author explores the causes and course of the late summer outbreak, concluding that there were two worlds of white racism in Springfield, with class serving as the dividing line between them. -- Book jacket.
A Wandering Walk Guidebook
Explore Springfield, IL Like Never Before!Nowhere else in the U.S. can you find more complete and authentic sites related to the life of Abraham Lincoln than in Springfield, Il. From the office where he did much of his work as a lawyer, to the Old State Capitol Building where he represented his state congressional district, to the home he lived in for fifteen years before becoming President, to his final resting place in Oakridge Cemetery, Springfield abounds with history.This walking guidebook begins in front of the Illinois State Capitol Building. As you walk through the Springfield area, you'll visit many buildings and locations important in the life of Abraham Lincoln, Frank Lloyd Wright, and many more famous (and infamous) people. 51 stops are highlighted on this 5 mile walk where you will learn more about the city and a few of its more famous residents. Beautiful photos in the guidebook will enhance your experience. This walking guidebook allows you to explore the history and culture of Springfield at your own pace as you explore off the beaten path.
Lake Springfield in Illinois
A lake is a body of water, but it can also be the place of community. During the 1930s, a small creek in central Illinois was dammed and flooded to provide water and power to a growing nearby city. The place was already rich with history, dotted with 10,000 years of archaeological remains, crossed by a 300-year French colonial road, and the encompassing farms and small towns frequented by a young Abraham Lincoln. The vision for Lake Springfield included much more than a source of drinking water and power for the city of Springfield. During a nationwide depression, city planners and engineers thoughtfully created a unique municipal, recreational, and residential community along the new shores. Parks, beach houses, numerous organizational clubs, scouting camps for children, a memorial garden, a nature preserve, an outdoor theater, and even a public zoo soon skirted the 4000-acre lake. Now, eighty-five years after its construction, Lake Springfield is a community with its own rich history.
