1942 Lincoln's New Salem Illinois Bedroom in Rutledge Tavern

This vintage postcard captures a quiet, historically rich view of the bedroom inside the Rutledge Tavern at New Salem State Park in Illinois—an authentic reconstruction of the frontier village where a young Abraham Lincoln lived and worked in the 1830s. The Rutledge Tavern was more than a simple inn; it was a social hub for travelers and townsfolk, and tradition holds that Lincoln himself may have spent time here, perhaps even stayed overnight.

The bedroom, as shown in this postcard, is furnished with period-appropriate simplicity: a rope-strung bed, rough-hewn furniture, and homespun textiles that speak to the rugged life of early Illinois settlers. This glimpse into the domestic past is both intimate and instructive, offering a tangible link to Lincoln’s formative years. This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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