The Temporary Vault

Historical marker location:

1500 Monument Avenue, Springfield, Illinois

( Marker can be reached from Monument Avenue, 0.3 miles north of West Oak Ridge Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Illinois is home to several prestigious universities, including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. These universities are known for their strong academic programs and research facilities, and they attract students and scholars from around the world.