Easy Access Springfield

Chase Bank
1 E. Old State Capitol Plaza (Cross Streets: 6th and Washington)
Springfield, IL 62701
217-527-3860
217-525-9600

From 1853 until his death in 1865, Abraham Lincoln banked with the Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company, now Chase Bank. Lincoln's original account ledger showing his initial deposit of $310 and subsequent household expenditures is on display in the lobby of the Chase Bank opposite the Old State Capitol. Unfortunately the elaborate glass-topped bronze case with images of Lincoln as a rail splitter, surveyor and state legislator is too tall to allow visitors in wheelchairs to see the ledger itself. The exhibit may be visited during banking hours.

Hours

• Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm
• Sat: 8am-12pm

Admission

• Free

Parking/Loading Zone

• Street parking
• Private parking lot—designated accessible space
  • On Washington opposite bank
• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • Public Parking Garages
    6th St. between Washington and Adams (underground)
    7th and Washington

Educational Programs

• None

Features for People with Service Animals

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

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• None

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Height clearance at least 80”
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Note: Plaque for Lincoln Ledger has black text on bronze

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• 2 doors in series—adequate space between
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Note: Entrances on both 6th and Adams are accessible

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• None

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Elevator

• None
• Exhibit located on ground floor

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Information Counter/Tellers—36" max.
• ATM

Exhibits

• On accessible route
• Space to approach/view/maneuver
• Label is viewable from seated position
• Note: Lincoln Ledger cannot be viewed from seated position. Top of display case is 39" high.

Accessible Public Restroom

• No public facilities