Illinois State Capitol and Abraham Lincoln statue, Springfield, Illinois, circa 1935
- Card type
- Linen
About this postcard
The Illinois State Capitol rises behind a bronze figure of Abraham Lincoln on its pedestal in the foreground, framed by trees and a sunset-tinted sky. The domed Renaissance Revival capitol, completed in 1888 and designed by Alfred Piquenard and others, stands at the center of Springfield, the city where Lincoln practiced law and which he represented in the state legislature. The Lincoln statue in front of the building, by sculptor Andrew O'Connor, was dedicated in 1918 and depicts Lincoln as a young lawyer.
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Postcard record
| Publisher | Curteich (C.T. American Art) |
|---|---|
| Series | 109691-N |
| Condition | Very good |
| Place depicted | H. N. Shonkwiler, Springfield, IL |
| Publisher | Curteich (C.T. American Art), Chicago, IL |
| Notes | White border; visible linen/canvas texture; card number 109691-N printed at lower right. No postmark; card is unused. Undivided back with printed "POST CARD" heading and "PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE" box; Curteich "C.T. American Art" linen-era stock (1930s–40s). Pencil dealer price "3.00" at top right; light toning/soiling and a few foxing spots. |
Cite this card
Illinois State Capitol and Abraham Lincoln statue, Springfield, Illinois, circa 1935, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/illinois-state-capitol-and-abraham-lincoln-statue-springfiel. Accessed October 24, 2026.