Easy Access Springfield

1 S Old State Capitol Plaza (Cross Streets: Adam and Sixth)
Springfield, IL 62701
217-789-2360
www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Experience/Sites/Central/Pages/Lincoln-Herndon.aspx

Abraham Lincoln had several law offices during his years in Springfield but the only structure still standing is at the corner of Sixth and Adams. Visitors can see recreations. A buzzer at the door summons an escort to lead visitors up the ramp and into the first floor exhibit area. Tinsley's also has an elevator for access to the upper stories and a wheelchair accessible restroom.

Hours

• April 15-Sept 6 (Labor Day)
  • Daily: 10am-5pm
• Sept 7-April 14
  • Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm
  • Closed Sun and Mon
• Closed major holidays
• April to December: 9-5, 6 days a week
• January to March: 9-5, 5 days a week

Admission

• Free

Parking/Loading Zone

• Street parking
• Public Parking Garage
  • 6th St. between Washington and Adams (underground)
    1.50 per half hour

Educational Programs

• Docent-led tours upon request otherwise self-guided
• Ages served—All
• Disabilities served—All, no specific programming

Features for People with Service Animals

• Natural surface/grassy dog relief area
  • Location—Old State Capitol, Adams and 6th St.

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Print information—brochure
• Sign language interpretation—on request
  • Advance notice required

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation/guiding during tour—on request
• Braille/Tactile Signage
• Height clearance at least 80”
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
  • Benches or plants may be protruding
  • Charging port
  • Lobby chairs

Accessible Entrance

• Secondary entrance is wheelchair accessible (not a service entrance)
  • Location—Podcast studio, 209 S. Sixth
• Level entry—into studio
• Ramped entry—from to ground floor of post office
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none?
• Note: Visitors who press the buzzer outside the Podcast studio door will be met and escorted.

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• None

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide - check width of doorframes
• Ramps provide access to one or more areas
  • Between Podcast studio and Law Offices & Post offices

Elevator

• Door clearance at least 36"
• Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
• Elevator controls 54" or less
• Note: Located in studio. Provides access to 2nd and 3rd floors of Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Lobby chairs
• Chairs
• Bench
• Space to turn/maneuver
• ATM
  • A block and 1/2 to the west

Exhibits

• On accessible route
• Space to approach/view/maneuver
• Wall hung cases 36-39" max. bottom level
• Wall hung displays 54" to center line

Performance Space

• None

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Location
  • Rear of 1st floor
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum?
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide?
• Insulated sink pipes - No
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted - No
• Towels/soap/vending within reach—48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type - No, handle type handmust curve behind to turn on
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Note: Toilet height 16.5". Path of travel to restrooms only 33" due to sales display along corridor.