Abraham Lincoln's Home- Springfield, Ill.

Both of these old postcards were distributed by the Lincoln Souvenir and Gift Shop in Springfield.  The back of both note-

This is the only home Lincoln ever owned and was occupied from 1841 until the family moved to Washington in 1861.  Here three sons were born, Edward, William, and Thomas; and here, Edward died.

The house was built in 1839 by Rev. Charles Dresser, the Episcopal Minister, who married Lincoln and Mary Todd three years later.  Abraham Lincoln bought the house in 1844 for $1500.  Originally a story and a half the full second story was added in 1856 for $1300 and the North front room became Mr. Lincoln's bedroom.

The house contains many of the original Lincoln possessions and is open to the public from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. daily.