Allen Barn; Abraham Lincoln Home & Neighborhood Historic Site - Springfield, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 39° 47.773 W 089° 38.686
16S E 273559 N 4408486
Built in the 1850's, Solomon Allen lived a block away from Abraham Lincoln's home.
Waymark Code: WM39ZG
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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This relatively plain white barn is now preserved as part of the Abraham Lincoln Home Site and Neighborhood within the US National Park Service.

According to the National Park Service website, the barn was built in the 1850's as part of Solomon Allen's property.

Today, it is the only original outbuilding remaining within the Lincoln Neighborhood site.
Construction: Wood

Is this a 'working' barn?: Other (describe below)

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This barn is maintained for historical interpretation purposes.

Distinctive Features: This barn has a hay loft

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