Posted in National Memorial, tagged Abraham Lincoln, African American History, Civil Rights, Martin Luther King, National Mall, Neo-Classical Architecture, Washington D.C. on July 14, 2006 | 7 Comments »
Part of National Mall and Memorial Parks
Washington, D.C.
Visited: July 14, 2006
NPS Site Visited: 308 of 353
NPS Website; Local Website
WHAT IS IT?
The instantly recognizable white Georgia marble neo-Classical monument dedicated to our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
BEAUTY (8/10)
At the National Mall western end, the Lincoln Memorial stands, a steadfast Greek Temple that emanates greatness and elicits reflexive, [...]
Posted in National Historic Site, tagged Abraham Lincoln, House Tour, Illinois on July 13, 2004 | 2 Comments »
Springfield, Ill.
Visited: July 13, 2004
NPS Site Visited: 66 of 353
NPS Website
WHAT IS IT?
The house Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in for 17 years, from 1844 to 1861; the only house Abe ever owned. The Site also includes four blocks of buildings restored to their 1860 appearance.
BEAUTY (5/10)
The tree-lined shady streets are pleasant but not [...]
Posted in National Parks, tagged Abraham Lincoln, Kentucky, Louisville, Mammoth Cave on May 12, 2004 | Leave a Comment »
We woke up at the Fairfield Inn in East Louisville yesterday morning. Our plan was to head south to the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site then head back north to Louisville. Maybe even catch a minor league baseball game. Everyone says such nice things about Louisville.
We went downstairs to take advantage of our free [...]
