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## Vintage 1980s "A Time Traveler's Guide To Illinois" Map & Historic Site Brochure
Up for sale is an original vintage folding travel map and directory titled **"A Time Traveler's Guide To Illinois,"** published by the **Illinois Historic Preservation Agency** in cooperation with the Illinois Office of Tourism during Governor James R. Thompson's administration (circa 1985–1990).
This large fold-out map features a woodie wagon cover photo and serves as a chronological guide to Illinois historic sites, starting with Cahokia Mounds (700 AD) through 19th-century historic homes, forts, and Abraham Lincoln sites.
### 🌟 Key Features & Highlights:
* **Publisher:** Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (James R. Thompson, Governor)
* **Era:** Circa late 1980s (1985–1991)
* **Featured Historic Sites:**
* **Lincoln Sites:** Lincoln's Tomb, Lincoln New Salem, Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, Lincoln Log Cabin, Postville Courthouse.
* **Military & Early History:** Fort de Chartres (1700), Fort Kaskaskia (1710), Cahokia Mounds (700 AD), Vandalia Statehouse (1836).
* **Historic Landmarks:** Dana-Thomas House (Frank Lloyd Wright design), Ulysses S. Grant Home, Bishop Hill, Carl Sandburg Birthplace.
* **Format:** Large multi-panel folding paper map with localized inset maps, photos, visiting hours, and historical background for 23 major state sites.
### 📋 Item Details & Condition:
* **Dimensions:** Approx. 26" x 18" fully unfolded.
* **Condition:** Very good vintage condition. Crisp folds, clean paper, vibrant colors, and no major tears or writing. Minor, natural handling creases along fold lines.
