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ABE LINCOLN’S TALKING HOUSES
Audio driving tour of 15 Lincoln-significant buildings in Pittsfield Tour may be started at the Visitors Center (#34 below) Set your radio to tune in 224 W WASHINGTON PITTSFIELD / 217.285.2971 pikelincoln.com FREE
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PIKE COUNTY COURT HOUSE + PITTSFIELD SQUARE
This imposing county court house was fash- ioned of Cleveland stone in an octagonal design Master mason, Robert Franklin designed the keystone architecture of the building in 1894 The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful courthouses in the state and in the Midwest Lincoln and Douglas spoke in the courtyard here during the senato- rial campaign of 1858 Surrounding the court house, a vibrant square offers a variety of bou- tique shops and eater- ies, along with frequent events 100 E WASHINGTON ST PITTSFIELD 217.285.6812 pikeil.org FREE
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