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 4:05pm

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 4:53pm

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 1:48am

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

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 18, 2013 at 2:44am

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 6:41am

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 Lisa Curcio on September 18, 2013 at 10:02am

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 Lisa Curcio on September 18, 2013 at 11:56am

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 12:31pm

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 12:48pm

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 2:00pm

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.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 18, 2013 at 2:10pm

Did not know it was there!  When I next head south will have to have a look.

kiltedcelt said:

Or for a more esoteric answer, the statute of Stephen Douglas atop the pillar at the Tomb of Stephen Douglas at 35th Street.

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on September 19, 2013 at 12:07am
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Ave
Lincoln Square
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