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Built Where Lincoln Slept

A Brief History of the Urbana-Lincoln Hotel
2020-08-13 15:00:00 2020-08-13 15:45:00 America/Chicago Built Where Lincoln Slept The Urbana Free Library - Facebook

Thursday, August 13
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2020-08-13 15:00:00 2020-08-13 15:45:00 America/Chicago Built Where Lincoln Slept Join Brian Adams for a presentation about the hotel’s beginnings, its construction, and renovations. The Urbana Free Library - Facebook

Join Brian Adams for a presentation about the hotel’s beginnings, its construction, and renovations.

Ever wondered about the history behind The Urbana-Lincoln Hotel? Wonder no more. Join Brian Adams for a presentation about the hotel’s beginnings, its construction, and renovations.  

Brian Adams is the author of a biography on Joseph Royer, the architect of the Urbana-Lincoln Hotel, and formerly served on Champaign County’s Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA) board. 

Tune in on the Library's Facebook page to watch!

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | Local History |

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Phone: 217-367-4057
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(Independence Day)
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Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:25am
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Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Jul 24, 9:00am - 10:45am
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Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Teen Open Lab
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Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Sat, Jul 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Project READ Tutor Session
Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Swipe Right: A Romance Book Club
Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:25am
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Teen Open Lab
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Early Learning Center Class Visit
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
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