#49: Abraham Lincoln’s Home, Springfield, Illinois – 1861 vs. 2021

Even though they didn’t live that long ago, imaging how certain presidents of the United States lived back in their day can be difficult. These days the president lives in the big, glamorous, White House, but back then every president lived a more modest life.

When this house was built in 1839, it was definitely considered to be a lovely and expensive home. But compared to how presidents live today, this home looks rather homely and quaint. These days the Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves this wonderful home.