Site of Major’s Hall

A plaque commemorates the building where, on May 29, 1856, at a convention of the Republican Party of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech which became known as his “lost speech.”

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free Admission
Hours
Open 24 hours a day.
Address
Corner of Front & East Sts.
Phone
800-433-8226
Map
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