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Trivia- Lincoln Statues

I pass 2 Lincoln statues on my daily ride. He is standing in one and sitting in the other. My commute is Montrose/Lakefront to Wells/Van Buren and back. I usually take the lakefront to work and Dearborn to the park to Clark/ etc. home.
Here are the questions.
Which Lincoln do I see Southbound?
Which Lincoln do I see Northbound?
Where is the sitting Lincoln?
Where is the standing Lincoln?

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 17, 2013 at 10:05pm

Well I know the standing Lincoln is in the park just north of North Avenue at about Dearborn, so that must be the one you see Northbound.  I take the lakefront in and Dearborn to the park home, too.  

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on September 17, 2013 at 10:53pm

Southbound seated Lincoln is in Grant Park. West of Columbus. South of Jackson. Looks a lot like this:

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on September 18, 2013 at 7:48am

Hmmm...next one needs to be a little harder.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 18, 2013 at 8:44am

This could be fun--maybe change it to "Trivia-statues and landmarks"?

And for anyone who wants to know more about the two statues:  http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/art/chisculp.htm

Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on September 18, 2013 at 12:41pm

There's also the Lincoln statue on Lawrence & Western, in front of Walgreens(Lincoln Square). I think there's another in one of the Museums...maybe the Art Institute.


I know these aren't the ones that you were referencing, but still worth mention.

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on September 18, 2013 at 12:56pm

Bonus question-- no web-searching-- what other local monument ties in closely to this discussion, but is not a statue of Lincoln?

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 18, 2013 at 4:02pm

Could you give us a hint?  I know I am being dense, but I cannot figure out what you mean by "ties in closely to this discussion".

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on September 18, 2013 at 4:08pm

Related to Lincoln...

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 18, 2013 at 5:56pm

This might be interpreting monument too broadly, but Lincoln Park Zoo?  And every time I see that avatar I wonder what DUG is doing here.

Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on September 18, 2013 at 6:31pm

Well I know the President Lincoln statue in Grant Park and the General Grant statue in Lincoln Park were installed due to a delivery error...from what I've heard, they should be switched and placed in their respective parks.

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on September 18, 2013 at 6:48pm

Right!

I think Howard is trying to usurp my powers.

Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi said:

This might be interpreting monument too broadly, but Lincoln Park Zoo?  And every time I see that avatar I wonder what DUG is doing here.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 18, 2013 at 8:00pm

Well, so long as you are here, what do you think Howard/DUG was referring to--other local monument related to Lincoln?

p.s.  What powers? :-)

notoriousDUG said:

Right!

I think Howard is trying to usurp my powers.

Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi said:

This might be interpreting monument too broadly, but Lincoln Park Zoo?  And every time I see that avatar I wonder what DUG is doing here.

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