Site, where Lincoln was shot by Booth, and the nearby Petersen House, where he died Presidential memorials in the United States References Further reading Antonacci, Sarah (April 17, 2005). "First Impressions: Museum Visitors Virtually Unanimous: It's a Hit", State Journal Register (Illinois). Clark, Jayne (April 15, 2005). Lincoln's Spirit Lives in New Museum: High Tech Mingles with U.S. History", USA Today. Engel, Janne (March 10, 2006). "History with Special Effects: Is it Museum or Haunted Mansion?", Los Angeles Times. Ewers, Justine / LaGesse, David. (February 21, 2005). "The Real Lincoln - Special Report", U.S. News & World Report. Andrew Ferguson. (July 4, 2007). "How To Design a Lincoln Museum", Slate Hold, Douglas (November 1, 1999). "Library to Unlock Lincoln Collections", Chicago Tribune. Landis, Tim (October 15, 2005). "Honest, Abe: Museum Gift Shop Sales Have Topped $2 Million mark", State Journal Register (Illinois). Mannweiler, David (April 3, 2005). "Living in Lincoln's World: Museum's High-tech Displays Let Visitors Experience the Life of the 16th President", State Journal Register (Illinois). Morris, Natalie. (June 15, 2005). "Museum is Jewel for Tourism", State Journal Register (Illinois). Reardon, Patrick T. (April 12, 2005). "A New Focus on Lincoln's Story", Chicago Tribune. Reavy, Amanda (November 17, 2005). "U.S., World Honors for Presidential Museum: Scholarly, Entertainment Groups Give Recognition", State Journal Register (Illinois). Reynolds, John (November 16, 2005). "Museum Sets One-Day Record: 3,825 People Visited the Site Friday", State Journal Register (Illinois). Rothstein, Edward (April 19, 2005). "Museum Review: Strumming The Mystic Chords of Memory", New York Times. Sherman, Pete (October 24, 2005). "Museum's Success Above Expectations, Smith Says", State Journal Register (Illinois). Sherman, Pete (April 20, 2005). "A Vision Realized: Dedication Gives Thousands a Day They'll Remember., State Journal Register (Illinois). Thompson, Bob (February 15, 2005). "Histrionics and History", Washington Post. Thornburgh, Nathan (September 18, 2006). "History Goes Hollywood", Time. Willis, Christopher (April 17, 2005). "With Smoke and Cannons, Museum Brings Lincoln to Life", Boston Globe. Zoroya, Gregg (February 1, 2001). "Springfield Finally Getting Lincoln Library/Museum", USA Today. External links Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission ALPLM Web Camera Illinois Historic Preservation Agency The Lincoln Group of New York THEA - Themed Entertainment Association Award for Outstanding Merit Speaking of History Podcast interview with Erin Bishop - Director of Education for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Museums established in 2005 Library buildings completed in 2004 Libraries in Illinois Museums in Springfield,