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Found chairs behind Springfield's Old State Capitol.
Old State Capitol
Found
listing
Posted
8 days
ago
Description
I was sweeping near the Lincoln Home National Historic Site when I found a stack of metal folding chairs tucked behind a brick planter near the east steps of the Old State Capitol around 3:15 pm today. I moved them to a nearby bench and decided to post them here because the owner might be looking for them. The chairs are basic, with blue chipped paint and a few scratches, and they looked like they were set up for a small gathering. It felt right to help out and get them back to their owner, especially since those kinds of things can hold memories or plans.
Approximate found location
Old State Capitol
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