Category Archives: Historic Buildings

Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site — Vandalia, Illinois

Posted on December 23, 1995 by Roger

We drove on back roads from Springfield to Vandalia to see the building used as the state capitol from 1836-1839. The government was in Vandalia beginning in 1820, but this building wasn’t built until rumors started flying that Springfield wanted … Continue reading →

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Old State Capitol State Historic Site — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on December 23, 1995 by Roger

From the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, we walked across the street to the building that served as the Illinois State Capitol from 1839 until 1876. Well, it’s sorta that building anyway. When the state of Illinois moved out, Sangamon County moved … Continue reading →

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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on December 23, 1995 by Roger

We stopped in Springfield for a few hours to see the sights. After driving by Lincoln’s home and the current state capitol, we parked and toured the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices. The interior of the three-story building has been restored to … Continue reading →

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Spiegel Grove — Fremont, Ohio

Posted on July 22, 1994 by Roger

We took a weekend vacation with friends to see the Cleveland Indian’s new stadium. On the way, we visited Rutherford B. Hayes home and Presidential Center. The house is beautiful, with a lot of windows and a huge front porch. … Continue reading →

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William Howard Taft National Historic Site — Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted on May 7, 1994 by Roger

I rode down to Cincinnati with several friends to see a Reds’ game. We arrived shortly after noon. Three of us toured William Howard Taft’s house in the afternoon. The house is located on Mount Auburn, above the downtown area, … Continue reading →

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