SpringfieldSpringfield, the capital of Illinois, is still proud of one of its citizens, who lived there more than 150 years ago. His name was Abraham Lincoln |
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Old State CapitolThe Old State Capitol, built in 1837-40, is popular among US presidents: both Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama made their candidacy announcements here |
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Shea’s Gas Station MuseumShea's Gas Station Museum and its owner, Bill Shea, tell the story of American gas stations, showing what they were about half a century ago |