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- "Lincoln National Memorial near Hodgenville, KY," 1930-1942 Postcard - By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. This first memorial to Lincoln, enshrining his birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was dedicated in 1911.
- 1930-1942
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"Lincoln National Memorial near Hodgenville, KY," 1930-1942 Postcard
By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. This first memorial to Lincoln, enshrining his birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was dedicated in 1911.
- Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln inside Memorial Building near Hodgenville, Kentucky, circa 1940 Postcard - By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. This first memorial to Lincoln, enshrining his birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was dedicated in 1911.
- circa 1940
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Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln inside Memorial Building near Hodgenville, Kentucky, circa 1940 Postcard
By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. This first memorial to Lincoln, enshrining his birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was dedicated in 1911.
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Dedication, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, 1911 - By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. As the centennial of his birth approached, a renewed interest in Lincoln grew. Admirers crowded the dedication-day celebration of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial where the martyred President's humble cabin was enshrined.
- 1911
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Dedication, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, 1911
By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. As the centennial of his birth approached, a renewed interest in Lincoln grew. Admirers crowded the dedication-day celebration of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial where the martyred President's humble cabin was enshrined.
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Dedication, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, 1911 - By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. As the centennial of his birth approached, a renewed interest in Lincoln grew. Admirers crowded the dedication-day celebration of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial where the martyred President's humble cabin was enshrined.
- 1911
- Collections - Artifact
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Dedication, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, 1911
By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. As the centennial of his birth approached, a renewed interest in Lincoln grew. Admirers crowded the dedication-day celebration of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial where the martyred President's humble cabin was enshrined.
- Postcard, Kirk's Tourist Camp, Hodgenville, Kentucky, circa 1935 - Motorists weary of roughing it in tents found that homey little cabins offered a convenient, economical alternative. By the 1930s, tourist cabins were popping up everywhere. Kirk's Tourist Camp offered convenient lodging next to an automotive service station in Hodgenville, Kentucky -- near Abraham Lincoln's birthplace and boyhood home.
- 1935
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Postcard, Kirk's Tourist Camp, Hodgenville, Kentucky, circa 1935
Motorists weary of roughing it in tents found that homey little cabins offered a convenient, economical alternative. By the 1930s, tourist cabins were popping up everywhere. Kirk's Tourist Camp offered convenient lodging next to an automotive service station in Hodgenville, Kentucky -- near Abraham Lincoln's birthplace and boyhood home.