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The first floor in Old Main has some very interesting items in there, such as the Lincoln chair. It was made in his memory as in 1858, in that very place was held the Lincoln-Douglas debate.

An old wooden chair in Knox College's Old Main is beautifully carved in memory to Abraham Lincoln. Its 19th-century craftsmanship is a tribute to Lincoln's legacy and the rich history of the city.

4 stone slabs with a metal plaque signifying the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest corners of the original boundaries of the town.

The new public library currently under construction directly across the street from Hope Cemetery. The new library will cost 21 Million Dollars to construct and will span an entire block sitting at 3 stories and 68,000 square feet.

Main Street is a commercial avenue housing the vast majority of Galesburg most popular independent businesses. Intended as a gathering place for the entire town Main Street is home to festivals, parades and much more for the city of Galesburg.

The Don Moffitt overpass is a recent addition to galesburg and was built in 2012 on main street and overlooks the hope cemetary. It was made to improve the traffic situation in the town since previously cars had to wait for trains to pass before…

A statue of Carl Sandburg in the town square of Galesburg Illinois

An aged wooden chair, intricately carved and associated with Abraham Lincoln, graces the Old Main at Knox College. Its 19th-century workmanship serves as a representation of the city's rich past and Lincoln's legacy.

A depiction of the young boy St. Crescent, made from wax and encased in an altar. The boy is laying down on his back, with his head cushioned and facing the viewer. He is clothed in a white, silky tunic and sandals. The original remains (bones) are…

A photo of the altar of Saint Crescent inside Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A statue of Mary holding Jesus (a pieta) is atop the altar along with candles and a gold crucifix. The underside of the altar consists of an ornately covered box. The wax…