Springfield, IL; Day 3
Another complimentary breakfast at The State House Inn and another day of exploring Springfield. It was BRRRR-TITTIES today; 39 degrees and it might have made it up to 40. Clouds with occasional drizzle and sleet completed the wonderful weather for today.
Our first stop today was at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, location of Lincoln's tomb. It was quite impressive.
Next stop was the Camp Butler National Cemetery. These are always sobering places to me but today, as we entered the cemetery, they were concluding a burial.
Carl, who did some research on things to see in Springfield, thought I'd like to see the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Museum. It was supposed to have some old police vehicles along with other memorabilia and it was supposed to be open today. When we arrived we found it closed. One old state police vehicle was parked out front near the road and it was not notable at all. We tried to visit it - and brother, Carl, had very good intentions.
We then drove to the Edwards Place Mansion hoping for a tour. Thwarted again - closed for restoration.
Since we whiffed at the Edwards Mansion we decided to check out the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site. This is a house that was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright back in the early 1900's. It was interesting but not a house I'd want to live in. We were allowed to photograph the outside of the house but not the interior.
Yesterday at the Lincoln Museum a lady told us that we needed to experience a food that is uniquely Springfield - a horseshoe. A smaller version is a pony shoe. Lunch was at the Dublin Pub and we ate a Philly steak pony shoe. It was a slice of Texas toast with the beef on top which was then covered with fries and melted cheese sauce. It was good!
We arrived at the state capitol building to see what it looked like inside. It was supposed to be open until 3:00, according to their web site. When we arrived at 2:45 it was closed. Disappointing!
To see all the pics taken today click on this link - Day 3 Photos
Our first stop today was at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, location of Lincoln's tomb. It was quite impressive.
Next stop was the Camp Butler National Cemetery. These are always sobering places to me but today, as we entered the cemetery, they were concluding a burial.
Carl, who did some research on things to see in Springfield, thought I'd like to see the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Museum. It was supposed to have some old police vehicles along with other memorabilia and it was supposed to be open today. When we arrived we found it closed. One old state police vehicle was parked out front near the road and it was not notable at all. We tried to visit it - and brother, Carl, had very good intentions.
We then drove to the Edwards Place Mansion hoping for a tour. Thwarted again - closed for restoration.
Since we whiffed at the Edwards Mansion we decided to check out the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site. This is a house that was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright back in the early 1900's. It was interesting but not a house I'd want to live in. We were allowed to photograph the outside of the house but not the interior.
Yesterday at the Lincoln Museum a lady told us that we needed to experience a food that is uniquely Springfield - a horseshoe. A smaller version is a pony shoe. Lunch was at the Dublin Pub and we ate a Philly steak pony shoe. It was a slice of Texas toast with the beef on top which was then covered with fries and melted cheese sauce. It was good!
We arrived at the state capitol building to see what it looked like inside. It was supposed to be open until 3:00, according to their web site. When we arrived at 2:45 it was closed. Disappointing!
To see all the pics taken today click on this link - Day 3 Photos
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