1934 Lincoln Tower Tomb Springfield IL Postcard

This 1934 linen postcard features the solemn and majestic Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois.

The cemetery is a revered site that serves as the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary Todd, and three of their sons. Towering above the treetops, the granite obelisk rises from a carefully designed base adorned with bronze statues symbolizing Lincoln’s leadership and legacy.

Completed in 1874 and later renovated, the tomb is not only a funerary monument but also a national symbol of remembrance, drawing visitors from across the country to pay tribute to the 16th president.