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Abraham Lincoln, Head of State
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Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State is a 9-foot tall bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln in Grant Park, in Chicago. Created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and completed by his workshop in 1908, it was intended by the artist to evoke the loneliness and burden of command felt by Lincoln during his presidency.
Nearby attractions
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Grant Park
Chicago, IL
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Fine Arts Building
410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Millennium Park
Chicago, IL 60602
Studebaker Theater
410 South Michigan Avenue Fine Arts Building, Chicago, IL 60605
Art Institute of Chicago Columbus Drive Entrance
230 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60603
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Fountain of the Great Lakes
E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60603
Nearby restaurants
Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria
332 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies
400 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Russian Tea Time Restaurant
77 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Miller's Pub
134 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Maharaj Indian Grill
333 S State St, 8 E Van Buren St Unit C13, Chicago, IL 60604
Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
310 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
UMe | Tea & Snacks
73 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
The Gage
24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
2Twenty2 Tavern
222 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Nearby local services
Relish Chicago Hot Dogs
315 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Historic Route 66 Begin Sign
81 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
Van Buren Street
132 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605
Skyline Headshots
410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 S Columbus Dr 280 Building, Chicago, IL 60603
Mindworks: The Science of Thinking
224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
28 S Michigan Ave
28 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Central Camera Company
230 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Bounce Luggage Storage - Art Institute
220 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Momadou's jewelry & clothing
404 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Nearby hotels
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
HI Chicago, The J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Hostel
24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
65 E Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60605
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Lobby entrance on, 636 South Michigan Avenue, E Balbo Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
10 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Hotel Blake, Ascend Hotel Collection
500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District
22 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
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Abraham Lincoln, Head of State

337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
4.5(64)
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Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State is a 9-foot tall bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln in Grant Park, in Chicago. Created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and completed by his workshop in 1908, it was intended by the artist to evoke the loneliness and burden of command felt by Lincoln during his presidency.

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attractions: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Auditorium Theatre, Fine Arts Building, Millennium Park, Studebaker Theater, Art Institute of Chicago Columbus Drive Entrance, The Art Institute of Chicago, Fountain of the Great Lakes, restaurants: Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria, Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies, Russian Tea Time Restaurant, Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Miller's Pub, Maharaj Indian Grill, Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge, UMe | Tea & Snacks, The Gage, 2Twenty2 Tavern, local businesses: Relish Chicago Hot Dogs, Historic Route 66 Begin Sign, Van Buren Street, Skyline Headshots, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Mindworks: The Science of Thinking, 28 S Michigan Ave, Central Camera Company, Bounce Luggage Storage - Art Institute, Momadou's jewelry & clothing
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Buckingham Fountain

Grant Park

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Auditorium Theatre

Fine Arts Building

Millennium Park

Studebaker Theater

Art Institute of Chicago Columbus Drive Entrance

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Fountain of the Great Lakes

Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

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Open until 11:00 PM
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Auditorium Theatre

Auditorium Theatre

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Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Abraham Lincoln, Head of State

Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria

Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Russian Tea Time Restaurant

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

Miller's Pub

Maharaj Indian Grill

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

UMe | Tea & Snacks

The Gage

2Twenty2 Tavern

Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria

Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria

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(443)

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Open until 6:00 PM
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Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

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(367)

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Open until 9:00 PM
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Russian Tea Time Restaurant

Russian Tea Time Restaurant

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Open until 7:30 PM
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Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

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(1.4K)

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Open until 11:00 PM
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Nearby local services of Abraham Lincoln, Head of State

Relish Chicago Hot Dogs

Historic Route 66 Begin Sign

Van Buren Street

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Mindworks: The Science of Thinking

28 S Michigan Ave

Central Camera Company

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Relish Chicago Hot Dogs

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Historic Route 66 Begin Sign

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Van Buren Street

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(46)

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Skyline Headshots

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(117)

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3y

Some might say the place needs an upkeep but I see nothing else short of a fascinating 9 foot Bronze statue built in 1908. Incredible sight to behold and depicts a huge part of our history. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an American Sculptor born in 1848. His other works of art include the “Diana of the Tower” which stood on top of the Madison Square Garden in NYC until the year 1925 and is currently residing at the Philadelphia...

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3.0
9y

Off the beaten path, so not quite as crowded as the other parks in this area - it's a nice place to sit and just be...but gets that 'feels not quite so safe' vibe towards dusk, where you probably want to head back over to the more...

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3.0
29w

For such an iconic monument, it is not well taken care of. The parks and the bean are more well managed. I was grateful for the experience but was expecting something more...

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Some might say the place needs an upkeep but I see nothing else short of a fascinating 9 foot Bronze statue built in 1908. Incredible sight to behold and depicts a huge part of our history. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an American Sculptor born in 1848. His other works of art include the “Diana of the Tower” which stood on top of the Madison Square Garden in NYC until the year 1925 and is currently residing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Karen McEachernKaren McEachern
For such an iconic monument, it is not well taken care of. The parks and the bean are more well managed. I was grateful for the experience but was expecting something more special I guess.
Suzanne DurkacsSuzanne Durkacs
Public art piece that is worth it, viewing-wise. It’s close to the Art Institute of Chicago. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Samuels is a must listen-to audio book, btw!
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Some might say the place needs an upkeep but I see nothing else short of a fascinating 9 foot Bronze statue built in 1908. Incredible sight to behold and depicts a huge part of our history. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an American Sculptor born in 1848. His other works of art include the “Diana of the Tower” which stood on top of the Madison Square Garden in NYC until the year 1925 and is currently residing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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For such an iconic monument, it is not well taken care of. The parks and the bean are more well managed. I was grateful for the experience but was expecting something more special I guess.
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Public art piece that is worth it, viewing-wise. It’s close to the Art Institute of Chicago. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Samuels is a must listen-to audio book, btw!
Suzanne Durkacs

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