Abraham Lincoln – $1,2K, Springfield/Carriage

Abraham Lincoln is one of the better-remembered presidents in the history of the US. Back in 1844, Lincoln bought a house in Springfield for him and his wife Mary when he was only an attorney. It was their residence for more than 15 years. They moved out when Lincoln won the presidency and decided to rent it in 1861. Lincoln’s carriage had an even greater historical significance since it was the one he rode on when he went to the Ford Theatre, where he would be shot by the infamous John Wilkes Booth. Today, Lincoln’s carriage has been displayed in museums, including the American History Museum.