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Explore the room where Lincoln’s memory was shaped.
This nonfiction study looks at a Springfield interior and its ceremonial décor, showing how design and display framed the public memory of a president. This volume traces the details of a historic space, from the ornate catafalque to the blue crepe and stars that set the mood for state ceremonies. It also links those designs to the people who directed and built them, and to the evolving story of the building that housed state affairs and great moments in American history. The narrative stays focused on what you can see and how it helped tell a national story.
- Rich descriptions of the decorative elements, including a blue field of stars and radiating stripes, and the role of crepe, silver, and canopied canopies.
- Connections between the room’s architecture, its use for public events, and the memory of Abraham Lincoln.
- Insights into the roles of designers, architects, and officials who shaped the space over time.
- Context about the room’s place in Springfield’s civic life and its later remodeling history.
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