A Cultural and Historical Resources Study for the Proposed Lincoln Center, Springfield, Illinois
Mansberger F, Sculle T, Spies A. 1992. A Cultural and Historical Resources Study for the Proposed Lincoln Center, Springfield, Illinois. Cultural Resources Report
The National Park Service has been directed by Public Law 101-302 to conduct a suitability and/or feasibility study for the development of a research and interpretive center relating to the life of Abraham Lincoln at or near the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois (National Park Service 1991:iii). The intent of the center would be to provide a more complete interpretation of Abraham Lincoln's life since no single facility exists which serves this function. Seven potential areas (hereafter referred to as Alternate Sites) have been selected by the National Park Service (NPS) as tentative locations for the construction of the proposed Lincoln Center. All the Alternate Sites are located within a nine-square block area of Springfield's central business district bounded by Second Street, Eleventh Street, Madison Street and Lawrence Avenue (hereafter referred to as the Greater Project Area) . In compliance with the provisions of section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (36 CFR 800, et. seq.), a detailed documentary and architectural survey of each Alternate site was conducted by Fever River Research (Springfield, Illinois). This work was conducted for the National Park Service under subcontract with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) and will assist the NPS with the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the planned construction of the Federal Lincoln Center.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Mansberger, Floyd; Sculle, Tracey; Spies, Amy
- Date of Issue
- 1992-12
- Units
- HIST , LIHO
- Keywords
- Architectural, ehistory, History, Investigation, Maps, project, Siting, Survey