Illinois Old State Capitol - Representative Hall T-Shirt

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The interior of Representative Hall at the Old State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois, is the room where Abraham Lincoln's presence is most strongly felt—having served four terms here in the Illinois House of Representatives.

On May 3-4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln lay in state in Representative Hall. The room was emptied of every piece of furniture except for George Washington's portrait. An elaborate catafalque was brought in, and Abraham Lincoln's remains were placed upon it. It seemed appropriate that Washington's portrait remained, considering it had loomed over Lincoln for twenty years of his life. This room is where he worked as a legislator, spoke against slavery, failed in two attempts for his bid for US Senator, and celebrated his election to the Presidency with friends. They estimate that 75 thousand people paid their last respects in less than 24 hours. His coffin was closed at 10am in preparation for his final destination, Oak Ridge Cemetery.

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I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...