Selvaggio Historic Arches - Southwind Park, Springfield, Illinois.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gladtobehere
N 39° 43.943 W 089° 39.375
16S E 272365 N 4401429
Theses arches are part of a new public park, in Springfield, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMAMNT
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/30/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ZenPanda
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The structure is designed to resemble the original steel arches that were part of the 1893 Colombian Exposition in Chicago and then were moved to sit on the four corners of what is now the Old Capitol Plaza after 1900.
The arches are lighted to be seen and for night time use.
Type: Gateway

Subtype: Other

Location: Southwind Park, Springfield, Illinois

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