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Springfield Collection (#7)

"Springfield: A Tapestry of History, Resilience, and Progress" In the midst of the American Revolution

Background imageSpringfield Collection: 1st American fifty-mile automobile race C013 / 7621

1st American fifty-mile automobile race C013 / 7621
1st American fifty-mile automobile race. Andrew L Riker (1868-1930), automobile designer, crossing the finishing line of the first American fifty-mile automobile race

Background imageSpringfield Collection: in Springfield, Illinois. Lithograph, American, 1865

in Springfield, Illinois. Lithograph, American, 1865
ABRAHAM LINCOLNs HOME in Springfield, Illinois. Lithograph, American, 1865

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Presidential nominee Abraham Lincoln, depicted inaccurately as a poorly clad westerner

Presidential nominee Abraham Lincoln, depicted inaccurately as a poorly clad westerner, in Springfield, Illinois
LINCOLN: CARTOON, 1860. Presidential nominee Abraham Lincoln, depicted inaccurately as a poorly clad westerner, in Springfield, Illinois, meeting the humorist Artemus Ward

Background imageSpringfield Collection: The burial service for President Lincoln at Oak Ridge, Springfield, Illinois, 4 May 1865

The burial service for President Lincoln at Oak Ridge, Springfield, Illinois, 4 May 1865
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BURIAL. The burial service for President Lincoln at Oak Ridge, Springfield, Illinois, 4 May 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Abraham Lincolns Home

Abraham Lincolns Home
ABRAHAM LINCOLNs HOME In Springfield, Illinois. Lithograph, c1865, by Louis Prang

Background imageSpringfield Collection: POSTER: LINCOLN, 1865. Poster advertising two publications about the life of Abraham Lincoln

POSTER: LINCOLN, 1865. Poster advertising two publications about the life of Abraham Lincoln, published by J. Mayer & Co. Lithograph, 1865

Background imageSpringfield Collection: SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY, 1863. Members of the Soldiers Aid Society, Springfield, Illinois, c1863

SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY, 1863. Members of the Soldiers Aid Society, Springfield, Illinois, c1863, during the American Civil War

Background imageSpringfield Collection: LINCOLN CAMPAIGN, 1860. Republican Party rally during the summer of 1860 at Abraham Lincolns home

LINCOLN CAMPAIGN, 1860. Republican Party rally during the summer of 1860 at Abraham Lincolns home in Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln stands on his doorstep in a white suit

Background imageSpringfield Collection: SPRINGFIELD, 1839. Western view of the Armory buildings, Springfield, Masachusetts

SPRINGFIELD, 1839. Western view of the Armory buildings, Springfield, Masachusetts. Wood engraving, 1839

Background imageSpringfield Collection: BICYCLE TOURNAMENT, 1886. The Bicycle Tournament at Springfield, Massachusetts

BICYCLE TOURNAMENT, 1886. The Bicycle Tournament at Springfield, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1886, after Henry Sandham

Background imageSpringfield Collection: MASSACHUSETTS: ARSENAL. The New Arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS: ARSENAL. The New Arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts, which was the largest manufacturer of muskets in the later 19th century. Wood engraving, American, 1854

Background imageSpringfield Collection: ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE, 1856. The State House at Springfield, Illinois

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE, 1856. The State House at Springfield, Illinois: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1856

Background imageSpringfield Collection: SHAYS REBELLION, 1786. A scuffle by the courthouse at Springfield, Massachusetts

SHAYS REBELLION, 1786. A scuffle by the courthouse at Springfield, Massachusetts, between opposing factions in Shays Rebellion, 1786. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageSpringfield Collection: SHAYS REBELLION, 1787. The armed confrontation between Daniel Shays rebels

SHAYS REBELLION, 1787. The armed confrontation between Daniel Shays rebels and government troops before the arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts, on 26 January 1787. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageSpringfield Collection: REBELS: ARSENAL, 1787. The encounter on 26 January 1787 between Shays rebels

REBELS: ARSENAL, 1787. The encounter on 26 January 1787 between Shays rebels and government troops before the arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts. Engraving, 19th century

Background imageSpringfield Collection: RICHARD HAWKINS RESIDENCE. The Richard F. Hawkins residence in Springfield, Massachusetts

RICHARD HAWKINS RESIDENCE. The Richard F. Hawkins residence in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, c1879

Background imageSpringfield Collection: REBELS: BATTLE, 1787. The armed confrontation between Daniel Shays rebels

REBELS: BATTLE, 1787. The armed confrontation between Daniel Shays rebels and government troops before the arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts, on 26 January 1787. Colored engraving, 19th century

Background imageSpringfield Collection: General Grant at the tomb of Abraham Lincoln: Oak Ridge ceme

General Grant at the tomb of Abraham Lincoln: Oak Ridge cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Date c1868

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Lagonda Agricultural Works, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio

Lagonda Agricultural Works, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, Warder, Brokaw & Child. Scenes of Lagonda Agricultural Works: men harvesting grain, and harvesting machinery. Date c1859

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Graphic arts - wood sculpture, George Walter Vincent Smith A

Graphic arts - wood sculpture, George Walter Vincent Smith Art Gallery, Springfield, Mass. Poster announcing graphic arts and wood sculpture exhibition at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Gallery

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Works Progress Administration, Illinois, District 6 - March

Works Progress Administration, Illinois, District 6 - March of leisure time May 1st 1937, State Armory - Springfield. Poster showing a map in the center of a clock

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Front parlor in Abraham Lincolns house, Springfield, Ill

Front parlor in Abraham Lincolns house, Springfield, Ill. Date 1861

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Springfield Bicycle Club--Bicycle Camp-Exhibition & Tourname

Springfield Bicycle Club--Bicycle Camp-Exhibition & Tournament, Springfield, Mass, U.S.A. Sept. 18, 19, 20, 1883. Crowd along railroad tracks with people on bicycles in foreground; tents

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Springfield, 1850

Springfield, 1850. Date 185-?

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Wason Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Mass. - railway

Wason Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Mass. - railway car builders, car wheels and general railway, work. Print showing bird s-eye view of the Wason railroad car manufacturing company

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Springfield, Vt

Springfield, Vt. Date c1886 May 26

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Abraham Lincoln from a portrait taken from life by Charles A

Abraham Lincoln from a portrait taken from life by Charles A. Barry, Springfield, Illinois, June 1860. Print showing Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Date c1860

Background imageSpringfield Collection: General Ulysees Grant at the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln

General Ulysees Grant at the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield Illinois

Background imageSpringfield Collection: American Signal Corps at Brest, France, WW1

American Signal Corps at Brest, France, WW1
Men of the US Signal Corps, 4th Infantry, arriving at Brest, north western France, during the First World War. Date: April 1918

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Battle of Springfield

Battle of Springfield
BATTLE OF SPRINGFIELD General Sigel forces his prisoners to draw off his cannon at the Battle of Springfield. Date: 1861

Background imageSpringfield Collection: Old American cash register

Old American cash register at Bill Sheas gas station, Springfield, Illinois, USA

Background imageSpringfield Collection: MASSACHUSETTS: GANG, c1916. A street gang of boys smoking on the corner of Margaret

MASSACHUSETTS: GANG, c1916. A street gang of boys smoking on the corner of Margaret and Water Streets, Springfield, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine, June 1916

Background imageSpringfield Collection: AUTO RACE, c1900. Spectators watching at the finish line of an auto race in Springfield

AUTO RACE, c1900. Spectators watching at the finish line of an auto race in Springfield, Long Island, New York. Photograph by James H. Hare, 1900

Background imageSpringfield Collection: RAILWAY FACTORY. Wason Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts. Railway Car Builders

RAILWAY FACTORY. Wason Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts. Railway Car Builders. Lithograph, c1872

Background imageSpringfield Collection: The Home of Abraham Lincoln - Postcard

The Home of Abraham Lincoln - Postcard
A postcard showing the home of Abraham Lincoln at Springfield, Illinois

Background imageSpringfield Collection: USA / Springfield 1908

USA / Springfield 1908
Springfield, Massachusetts: Old Washington Inn




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"Springfield: A Tapestry of History, Resilience, and Progress" In the midst of the American Revolution, a courageous woman named Laodicea Dicey Langston from South Carolina fearlessly shielded her elderly father, an ardent supporter of the revolutionary cause, against Loyalist troops. Her valiant act serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit that defines Springfield. Across continents and eras, it has been witness to remarkable stories. From the Union Workhouse and Infirmary in Crumpsall, Manchester where compassion met care for those in need; to Glasgow Tram number 26 transporting passengers through Bridgeton Cross on their way to Scotstoun - Springfield's tapestry weaves together diverse experiences. The echoes of history resonate within its borders. At Springfield Hospital in Tooting, Surrey lives were transformed through healing hands and compassionate hearts. Meanwhile, Abraham Lincoln's law office stood proudly in Springfield as he tirelessly fought for justice alongside William Herndon during a pivotal era in America's past. Not limited to human endeavors alone, agriculture thrived under Lagonda Agriculture Works' watchful eye in Ohio - empowering farmers with innovation and progress. Even Mr. Lincoln himself found solace within Springfield's embrace as his residence and horse became symbols of hope amidst turbulent times in Illinois. Beyond borders lie hidden gems like East Riding of Yorkshire YO43 4 Map revealing nature's beauty waiting to be explored by intrepid adventurers seeking tranquility amid picturesque landscapes. And let us not forget about sporting passion at its finest – Springfield Park serving as home ground for Wigan Athletic FC where dreams are chased with every kick on hallowed turf. From Gretna Green’s enchanting allure capturing hearts since the early 1900s to Summit HM-5 NX25332 soaring high above clouds embodying mankind’s relentless pursuit of flight – each thread woven into this vibrant tapestry paints a vivid picture of Springfield's rich tapestry.