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Model of the Lincoln Home, Stage 2 (1846-1854)

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Title
Model of the Lincoln Home, Stage 2 (1846-1854)  
Coverage-Year
1845/1854
Coverage-Spatial
Springfield (Ill.)  
Description
  • On June 11, 1850, Lincoln wrote to Nathaniel Hay, a Springfield contractor, describing a brick retaining wall he wanted built: "I wish to build a front fence, on a brick foundation, at my house. I therefore shall be obliged, if you will, as soon as possible, deliver me brick of suitable quality, and sufficient number to build such a foundation, fifty feet long  
  • of proper width, and depth, under ground, and about two feet above ground." This improvement reflected the Lincolns' increasing prosperity and their desire to maintain a pleasant home for themselves and their children.  
Interpretation
Life for Mary at Eighth and Jackson was largely devoted to housekeeping and the raising of children. When Lincoln was home, he chopped wood, lit the fires in the morning, brushed the horse, milked the cow, and sometimes stopped at the market on his way home from work.  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War  
Learning Standards
16 History  
Source
Lincoln Home staff  
Subject / Keywords
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
  • Home  
  • Models  
  • Household  
  • Housing  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
LIHO Home2-a  
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleModel of the Lincoln Home, Stage 2 (1846-1854)  
Coverage-Year1845/1854
Coverage-SpatialSpringfield (Ill.)  
Description
  • On June 11, 1850, Lincoln wrote to Nathaniel Hay, a Springfield contractor, describing a brick retaining wall he wanted built: "I wish to build a front fence, on a brick foundation, at my house. I therefore shall be obliged, if you will, as soon as possible, deliver me brick of suitable quality, and sufficient number to build such a foundation, fifty feet long  
  • of proper width, and depth, under ground, and about two feet above ground." This improvement reflected the Lincolns' increasing prosperity and their desire to maintain a pleasant home for themselves and their children.  
InterpretationLife for Mary at Eighth and Jackson was largely devoted to housekeeping and the raising of children. When Lincoln was home, he chopped wood, lit the fires in the morning, brushed the horse, milked the cow, and sometimes stopped at the market on his way home from work.  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War  
Learning Standards16 History  
SourceLincoln Home staff  
Subject / Keywords
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
  • Home  
  • Models  
  • Household  
  • Housing  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management StatementCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource IdentifierLIHO Home2-a  
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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