SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS, LINCOLN PARK, "Wood Scene & Drive", Pond, UNCREDITED DB

Description: Springfield is the capital of the state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 116,250 at the 2010 census. It was settled by European-Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state and lies in a valley and plain near the Sangamon River. Lake Springfield, a large artificial lake supplies the city with recreation and drinking water. Weather is typical for middle latitude, with four distinct seasons including hot summers and cold winters. Lincoln Park on the north side of Springfield is an 88-acre site added to the park district in 1905. This is one of the historic parks, developed as termini of the urban trolley line in use at the time. Its design and many features date back to its original development. The park is bounded by Black Avenue on the south, 5th Street on the east, Sangamon Avenue on the north, 1st Street then Oak Ride and Calvary cemeteries on the west. Surrounding the park are established residential neighborhoods as well as the State Fairgrounds to the northeast and Springfield College and Ursuline Academy High School to the southeast. Having been named “Oak Ridge Park”, owned by the “Springfield City Railroad Company”, it was sold to the newly formed Park District. It was first named “North Park” but later changed to “Lincoln Park” with the adjacent cemetery housing Lincolns final resting place. This card has “Capitol Series No. 520” noted on the back but does not name the publisher. The card chronicles “Wood Scene & Drive, Lincoln Park, Springfield Ill” and is in good condition with minor wear and a clean, clear image and reverse, The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart

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