Program of Springfield Centennial Pageant, 1837-1937 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Springfield Centennial Association

 
9780484896207: Program of Springfield Centennial Pageant, 1837-1937 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Relive Springfield’s Centennial through stage and story.

This collectible program documents a rich, year‑long celebration (1837–1937) with dramatic recreations, parades, and exhibitions that frame the city’s growth and the Lincoln era in vivid detail. It highlights three epic dramas by William Dodd Chenery—Creating the Capital, Life of Lincoln, and Spirit of Springfield—along with the broad line‑up of events that filled the celebration.

  • Epic dramas that foreground Springfield’s capital creation, Lincoln’s life, and the city’s spirit
  • A Centennial Grand Parade, ceremonies, and choral performances that brought the era to life
  • Lincoln relic displays and religious observances marking the jubilee
  • Practical details about reservations, venues, and participating groups
Ideal for readers drawn to local history, public celebrations, and early American heritage, this edition helps you glimpse the centennial through the scenes and programs that shaped a city’s memory.

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