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Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield is the state capital and the home of the National Historic Site of the home of President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. 50states.com
In 1921, Maid Rite Sandwich Shop created the first drive-thru in American.
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- 1819 - Springfield, Illinois founded
www.wikipedia.org - 1854 - Springfield
Springfield, a flourishing post-town, capital of the State of Illinois, and seat of justice of Sangamon county, is situated 3 miles S. from Sangamon...Read MORE... 
1871 - Lincoln monument progress
The Lincoln monument, at Springfield, Ill., is about half done, and will be completed and dedicated on the 4th of next July.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 7, 1871- 1873 - DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Chicago, Ill., Jan. 10. - The St. Nicholas Hotel, of Springfield, was damaged by fire, last night, to the extent of $80,000. The loss on furniture by ...Read MORE... - 1887 - April 10 - President Abraham Lincoln's re-buried with his wife in Springfield Il
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Scene on Washington St.
Postcard- 1895 - Blizzard - THE STORM STILL HOVERS OVER THE UNITED STATES. IT IS SEVEREST IN THE EAST. TRAFFIC ALMOST ENTIRELY AT A STANDSTILL -- RAILROAD TRAINS BLOCKADED -- BUSINESS PARALYZED -- PEOPLE FROZEN TO DEATH AT SEVERAL PLACES...
...Trains Stuck In The Snow.
Springfield, Ill., Feb. 9. - The lowest temperature was registered yesterday by the government thermometer since 1879,...Read MORE... - 1895 - BURIED UNDER TONS OF DEBRIS. TOWER OF ONE OF THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR BUILDING COLLAPSES.
Springfield, Ill., Sept. 4. - A horrible accident occurred at the state fair grounds this afternoon.
The west tower on the great machinery hall,...Read MORE... - 1895 - Springfield
Springfield, a city, capital of the state of Illinois, and seat of justice of Sangamon co., is situated 4 miles S. of the Sangamon River, 96 miles...Read MORE... - 1896 - ACCIDENT AT A SOCIETY CIRCUS.
Springfield, Ill., June 25. - At a society circus, given last evening on the lawn of JAMES T. JONES, a section of the seats gave way and their...Read MORE... - February 28, 1900 - A massive storm spread record snows from Kansas to New York State. Snowfall totals ranged up to 17.5 inches at Springfield IL.
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(IL) - Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois- 1906
Springfield, a city, capital of the state of Illinois, and seat of justice of Sangamon co., 185 miles SW. of Chicago, on the Wabash, the Baltimore...Read MORE... - 1908 - YOUNG AERONAUT KILLED. Skull Crushed Against Tree as Balloon Arises.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, June 7. - Luther Edward Jones, a 22 year old balloonist, was killed at Mildred Park this afternoon. At the balloon rose the...Read MORE... - 1908 - August 14 - Race riot in Springfield Illinois
historyorb.com 
The Lincoln Mausoleum
Postcard- 1912 - WOMAN AVIATOR KILLED. MISS JULIA CLARK OF CHICAGO FALLS AT SPRINGFIELD, ILL.
Springfield, Ill., June 17. - MISS JULIA CLARK was killed while making her first flight in an aeroplane at the fair grounds tonight. She fell into a...Read MORE... - 1915 - Struck and Killed by C. H. and D. Train. Oscar Burge and Wife of Springfield Meet Sudden Death.
Oscar Burge, 54 years old, of Springfield, was instantly killed, his wife was fatally hurt and their four months old child was seriously injured late ...Read MORE... 
Capitol Avenue Looking West
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Springfield, Illinois, USA
Scene on Washington St.
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Springfield, Illinois, USA
(IL) - Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois, USA
The Lincoln Mausoleum
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Springfield, Illinois, USA
Capitol Avenue Looking West
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1819 - Springfield, Illinois founded
www.wikipedia.org
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1854 - Springfield
Springfield, a flourishing post-town, capital of the State of Illinois, and seat of justice of Sangamon county, is situated 3 miles S. from Sangamon... Read MORE...
1871 - Lincoln monument progress
The Lincoln monument, at Springfield, Ill., is about half done, and will be completed and dedicated on the 4th of next July. St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 7, 1871
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1873 - DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Chicago, Ill., Jan. 10. - The St. Nicholas Hotel, of Springfield, was damaged by fire, last night, to the extent of $80,000. The loss on furniture by ... Read MORE...
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1887 - April 10 - President Abraham Lincoln's re-buried with his wife in Springfield Il
historyorb.com
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1895 - Springfield
Springfield, a city, capital of the state of Illinois, and seat of justice of Sangamon co., is situated 4 miles S. of the Sangamon River, 96 miles... Read MORE...
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1895 - Blizzard - THE STORM STILL HOVERS OVER THE UNITED STATES. IT IS SEVEREST IN THE EAST. TRAFFIC ALMOST ENTIRELY AT A STANDSTILL -- RAILROAD TRAINS BLOCKADED -- BUSINESS PARALYZED -- PEOPLE FROZEN TO DEATH AT SEVERAL PLACES...
...Trains Stuck In The Snow.
Springfield, Ill., Feb. 9. - The lowest temperature was registered yesterday by the government thermometer since 1879,... Read MORE...
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1895 - BURIED UNDER TONS OF DEBRIS. TOWER OF ONE OF THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR BUILDING COLLAPSES.
Springfield, Ill., Sept. 4. - A horrible accident occurred at the state fair grounds this afternoon.
The west tower on the great machinery hall,... Read MORE...
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1896 - ACCIDENT AT A SOCIETY CIRCUS.
Springfield, Ill., June 25. - At a society circus, given last evening on the lawn of JAMES T. JONES, a section of the seats gave way and their... Read MORE...
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February 28, 1900 - A massive storm spread record snows from Kansas to New York State. Snowfall totals ranged up to 17.5 inches at Springfield IL.
WeatherForYou.com
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1906
Springfield, a city, capital of the state of Illinois, and seat of justice of Sangamon co., 185 miles SW. of Chicago, on the Wabash, the Baltimore... Read MORE...
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1908 - YOUNG AERONAUT KILLED. Skull Crushed Against Tree as Balloon Arises.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, June 7. - Luther Edward Jones, a 22 year old balloonist, was killed at Mildred Park this afternoon. At the balloon rose the... Read MORE...
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1908 - August 14 - Race riot in Springfield Illinois
historyorb.com
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1912 - WOMAN AVIATOR KILLED. MISS JULIA CLARK OF CHICAGO FALLS AT SPRINGFIELD, ILL.
Springfield, Ill., June 17. - MISS JULIA CLARK was killed while making her first flight in an aeroplane at the fair grounds tonight. She fell into a... Read MORE...
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1915 - Struck and Killed by C. H. and D. Train. Oscar Burge and Wife of Springfield Meet Sudden Death.
Oscar Burge, 54 years old, of Springfield, was instantly killed, his wife was fatally hurt and their four months old child was seriously injured late ... Read MORE...
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