Lincoln Square Apartments
Landmark and historical building · 521 E Monroe St
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Lincoln Colored Home
A landmark on S 12th St, in the middle of things: 50 places within a five-minute walk. One of 92 history & landmarks in Springfield.
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On the National Register since 1998
Lincoln Colored Home
Lincoln Colored Home was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 6, 1998. It is significant for its social history at the local level. Its architecture is described as Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements.
The Lincoln Colored Home, also known as the Lincoln Colored Old Folks and Orphans Home, was opened March 8, 1898 and remained in operation in Springfield, Illinois until 1933. It was one of the first orphanages for African American children in the United States. The actual building is still standing and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The home, located at 427 South 12th Street in Spri…
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50 places within a five-minute walk of Lincoln Colored Home.
🍺Have a drinkDirty South4 min walk🍽️EatLulu's Diner5 min walk🎭See some artAbraham Lincoln home6 min walk☕Grab a coffeeWm. Van's Coffee8 min walk
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B Hayes Bait & TackleHunting and fishing supplies
1 min walk🧰Capital City Vending Co IncVending machine supplier
1 min walk🧰MillcraftPrinting equipment and supply
1 min walk🏫Lincoln Magnet SchoolPublic school
2 min walk🏪Vintage PlusDiscount store
2 min walk🚗Brake Brake And Clutch ExchangeAutomotive repair
3 min walkWhere it is
Directions →427 S 12th St
The nearest neighbor is B Hayes Bait & Tackle, 1 min walk away.
Address427 S 12th St · 62703
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.