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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.”
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free Admission
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day.
- Address
- Corner of Front & East Sts.
- Phone
- 800-433-8226
- Map
- Get Directions →
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