The House of the House Divided Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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- Title
- The House of the House Divided Classic Reprint
- Author
- Henry Aaron Converse
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0265835321
- ISBN 13
- 9780265835326
- Item weight
- 296 grams
Step inside a pivotal Chicago-area landmark and its dramatic, historically charged interiors.
This edition brings to light how a historic room and its ceremonial décor have framed moments from the nation’s past, including the careful artistry behind a grand catafalque and the use of color, symbols, and light to honor a fallen leader.
The narrative centers on the room’s architecture and the celebrated details that surrounded Abraham Lincoln, from the blue crepe-draped portrait and starry ceiling to the silver-tacked coffin and the carefully staged state funeral space. It also recounts how later renovations and a long line of public events shaped the building’s role in Springfield’s civic life, connecting past figures to the present auditorium and rotunda that housed key ceremonies.
- Describes the room layout, architectural details, and how ceremonial decor was arranged to reflect national symbols.
- Highlights the catafalque, canopies, and the lighting that created a solemn, dignified atmosphere.
- Notes how renovations altered the building while preserving its historical footprint.
- Offers context on how the space hosted public figures and significant moments in Illinois history.
Ideal for readers interested in American political history, state architecture, and the rituals surrounding Lincoln’s era.
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PBShop.store US
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AbeBooks seller since April 7, 2005
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