lincoln in springfield

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I don't believe that I have ever seen a wide view of the Lincoln home and lot. I was surprised to see so much lawn around it. Is that a result of the historic planning of the area, or did the Lincolns have such a nice yard?

I also love Old Aristocracy Hill, and the photos seem to indicate that the area needs some loving care. If it weren't for the snow in Illinois, if I were a millionaire youngster, I would set my eyes on restoring some of those - especially the Greek Revival with that wonderful southern feel. And this comes from someone who was raised in a huge Victorian and thought she had had enough of that architecture!