Roofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home
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| Title | Roofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home |
| Coverage-Year | 1845/1856 |
| Coverage-Spatial | Antebellum Springfield (Ill.) |
| Description | Roofing shingle made from milled wood. Distinct grain on wide part, weathered to almost black color. Found during 1987-1988 restoration. L 5 11/16" x W 1 1/8" x D 1/4". |
| Interpretation | This shingle is believed to have been installed on the roof of the 1848 Abraham Lincoln bedroom in the northwest corner of the house, and was left in a ceiling cavity over the bedroom (converted by the Lincolns to the Back Parlor) after the Lincolns added on a second story in 1855-56. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | |
| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Source | Found during 1987 restoration in ceiling cavity over Back Parlor, Lincoln Home, Springfield, IL |
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| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
| Rights Management Statement | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 6682 |
| Date Created | 06/06/03 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Roofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home |