How Long to Read Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building

How Long Does it Take to Read Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building by Cultural Resources National Park Service

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building, designedby John Russell Pope, was constructed between1909 and 1911 by the Lincoln Farm Association. Followingdonation in 1916, the memorial was managed by theWar Department until 1933 and then acquired by the NationalPark Service in 1933. The park was designated aNational Historic Site in 1959. As the 100th anniversaryof the Memorial Building approaches, it remains in goodcondition overall. The Lincoln birthplace farm came to the attention of RobertCollier, publisher of Collier's magazine, in 1904, whenhe read a newspaper article describing its neglected condition.When the farm was placed at public sale in August1905, Collier sent Richard Lloyd Jones, Collier's editor, topurchased the 110-acre property. In the February 10,1906, issue of Collier's, Jones presented the plans ofthe newly-formed Lincoln Farm Association, whose Boardof Trustees included a number of notable Americans suchas Samuel Gompers, William H. Taft, Samuel Clemens,William Jennings Bryan; James Cardinal Gibbons,Archbishopof Baltimore; Ida Tarbell; and others. With headquartersin New York City, the association proposed to"make of Lincoln's humble birthplace a national shrine,and on the one hundredth anniversary of his birth todedicate it to the American people as the abiding symbolof the opportunity with which democracy endows itsmen." The plans called for acquisition of the original birthcabin, cleaning and protection of the old spring, erectionof a monument to Lincoln, construction of a historicalmuseum, and better maintenance of the farm. This book tells the story of the this park.

How long is Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building?

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building by Cultural Resources National Park Service is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building aloud.

What Reading Level is Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building?

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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