Anderson chose October 4, 1854, to depict a symbolic moment for the
Lincolns. Roused by the possible extension of slavery in U.S. territories,
Abraham pauses before heading to the nearby statehouse for a speech. He stands with
the manuscript tucked into his hatband, while his wife adjusts his coat.
The sculpture grouping, part of the outdoor interpretive program
"Here I Have Lived," is designed to help visitors understand Lincoln in his
hometown environment. Federal grants underwrote the cost.Anderson Statues in
Springfield, Illinois
As you enter Springfield's downtown square near 6th and Adams streets, you
will encounter a four-part Lincoln family grouping by Larry Anderson.
Known as "Springfield's Lincoln," it was unveiled June 5, 2004, by then-Mayor
Timothy J. Davlin. These realistic life-size bronze figures show Abraham and Mary
Lincoln with two of their sons. "Willie" waves to a likeness of his older
brother Robert, which stands at a distance.
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