Easy Access Springfield

First Presbyterian Church
321 S. Seventh St. (Cross Street: E. Capitol)
Springfield, IL 62701
217-528-4311
www.lincolnschurch.org/

The pew used by Abraham Lincoln and family has a place of honor in the vestibule of the First Presbyterian Church, a block north of the Lincoln Home Visitors Center. This church, purchased in 1876, replaced the building at Washington and Third where the Lincolns worshipped. However, the funeral of Mary Lincoln, who remained a church member, was held here in 1882. The sanctuary, which has seven Louis Comfort Tiffany windows, is frequently used for live music performances. Not only is there wheelchair access but also an assistive listening system.

Hours

• June-Sept. only: docent-led tours
  • Mon-Thurs: 10am-4pm
  • Fri: 10am-12pm
  • No tours July 4th or Labor Day
• Note: For other dates, call the church to arrange a tour. The pew can also be viewed immediately before or after regular worship services.

Admission

• Free

Parking/Loading Zone

• Street parking
  • 1 reserved space between Capitol and Monroe
  • 1 reserved space on Monroe between 6th and 7th
• Private parking lot—designated accessible spaces
  • Rear of church
  • Note: Rear church entrance has 3 steps

Educational Programs

• Type—Docent-led tours
• Ages served—All
• Disabilities served—All, no targeted programming

Features for People with Service Animals

• Natural surface/grassy dog relief area
  • Location—Garden area

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Assistive listening system
  • In sanctuary
  • Headsets available from greeter in narthex (vestibule)

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to church—on request
• Information in alternate formats—large print
  • Sunday church bulletin
  • Available from greeter
• Braille/Tactile Signage—restrooms
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel

Accessible Entrance

• Secondary entrance is wheelchair accessible (not a service entrance)
  • Location—Garden, north of main entrance
• Ramped entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Note: No maneuver clearance outside. Greeter opens door for Sunday services. Level entrance from garden into education center and chapel.

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair
• Available from—Greeter in vestibule

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Elevator

• None

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Brochure rack
• Seating—chairs with arms

Exhibits

• On accessible route
• Space to approach/view/maneuver
• Labels are viewable from seated position

Performance Space

• Sanctuary
  • Fixed seating
  • Wheelchair seating
    • Locations—Dispersed, integrated
  • Companion seating
    • Fixed, alongside

Accessible Public Restroom

• Unisex/Single Use
• Location
  • Narthex (vestibule) outside sanctuary
• 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
• Door at least 32" clearance
• Door swings out
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach—48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none