LINCOLN COLORED HOME

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Bumbling Through Buffalo Interestingly, I've never shot anything on the Springfield Hannibal - the ex-Wabash west of Decatur. It's a well known and better photographed than the Lafayette a little closer to home (and certainly more photogenic than the Lafy!), yet I've just... never been. As a result, when I finally did venture west of Decatur to find NS 148, I really had no idea how I was going to shoot it outside of my first shot at Dawson. I'd driven past a few potential photo spots on my way to Dawson, but it's always hard to get a real grasp on an angle until you put your eye on your viewfinder. NS148 was of interest because of it being led by the former Southern Pacific AC44 that is now patched as the UP6379. Hoping to maximize my shots - as I knew the train would not enter the Lafayette until after dark - I was ready to stop anywhere to try a shot. I hadn't even thought about shooting at Buffalo, but when I saw the crossing again, I knew I had to make a stop - even though light was very strange, and I had barely any lead over the 148. Still, I got it. Just barely! If I learned anything from this afternoon, it's that I need to return to the Springfield Hannibal to try some of these spots again...
Bumbling Through Buffalo Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Lincoln Colored Home was a residential facility for African American senior citizens located in Springfield, Illinois. Founded in 1904 by a group of prominent local African American leaders, the home provided housing, meals, and medical care for elderly African Americans who were unable to care for themselves.

The building, located at 427 South 12th Street, was a three-story brick structure with a large porch and a spacious yard. The home was staffed by a team of dedicated caregivers who provided round-the-clock support to the residents.

In addition to providing basic care, the Lincoln Colored Home was also a vibrant community center for African American seniors. Residents could participate in a variety of social activities, including card games, bingo, and musical performances. The home also hosted regular church services, and residents were encouraged to stay active and engaged in the wider community.

Over the years, the Lincoln Colored Home became an important symbol of African American empowerment and community building in Springfield. Despite facing financial challenges and occasional threats from white supremacists, the home remained open for over 50 years, providing a safe and supportive environment for hundreds of elderly African Americans.

LINCOLN COLORED HOME is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SPRINGFIELD IL. US MID #8401700148

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Bumbling Through Buffalo Interestingly, I've never shot anything on the Springfield Hannibal - the ex-Wabash west of Decatur. It's a well known and better photographed than the Lafayette a little closer to home (and certainly more photogenic than the Lafy!), yet I've just... never been. As a result, when I finally did venture west of Decatur to find NS 148, I really had no idea how I was going to shoot it outside of my first shot at Dawson. I'd driven past a few potential photo spots on my way to Dawson, but it's always hard to get a real grasp on an angle until you put your eye on your viewfinder. NS148 was of interest because of it being led by the former Southern Pacific AC44 that is now patched as the UP6379. Hoping to maximize my shots - as I knew the train would not enter the Lafayette until after dark - I was ready to stop anywhere to try a shot. I hadn't even thought about shooting at Buffalo, but when I saw the crossing again, I knew I had to make a stop - even though light was very strange, and I had barely any lead over the 148. Still, I got it. Just barely! If I learned anything from this afternoon, it's that I need to return to the Springfield Hannibal to try some of these spots again...
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LINCOLN COLORED HOME
427 S 12TH ST
SPRINGFIELD
IL
62703

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MID # 8401700148
Name LINCOLN COLORED HOME
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.797547, -89.639516
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 001500
US Census Block: 1035