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Gene C · 08-21-2023, 07:41 AM

Robert Lincoln's home in Chicago ?

RJNorton · 08-21-2023, 08:26 AM

Kudos, Gene! That was Robert Lincoln's home on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago from 1893 to 1911.

RJNorton · 08-22-2023, 11:18 AM

This is the den in the home of a familiar person on this forum. Whose home/den was this?

Gene C · (This post was last modified: 08-22-2023 11:46 AM by Gene C.)

If it's who I think it is, my son used to lived within walking distance of this home. I've walked my son's dog by this home.
The person in question led a very interesting life, and was a man of many talents serving in the military, prestigious political positions, and an accomplished writer.

Anita · 08-22-2023, 01:16 PM

John Hay?

RJNorton · 08-22-2023, 02:11 PM

Good try, Anita, but it's not John Hay. Gene, your first two attributes regarding his life are correct.

Gene C · 08-22-2023, 03:51 PM

Lew Wallace ?

RJNorton · 08-22-2023, 04:34 PM

Nope, not Wallace.

AussieMick · 08-23-2023, 04:02 PM

General McClellan ?

Anita · 08-23-2023, 04:47 PM

Robert Lincoln's Chicago home!!

Eva Elisabeth · 08-23-2023, 04:59 PM

I think Anita is right

RJNorton · 08-23-2023, 05:55 PM

Yes, Anita and Eva! That is the den from inside Robert's home at 1234 Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.

Many thanks to Joe Di Cola who sent me that photo many years ago.

RJNorton · 08-31-2023, 03:39 PM

Several states contributed funds for the original construction of the Lincoln Tomb. Illinois' donation of $50,000 was the highest. The next best was $10,000. Which state contributed that amount?

mbgross · 08-31-2023, 03:53 PM

is it NY?

Rob Wick · 08-31-2023, 03:55 PM

I would guess Kentucky.

Best
Rob