Cover page has cut-out shapes that reveal photographs of the State Capitol Building and the Lincoln Monument, which illustrate the title page.

Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Springfield (Illinois), with accompanying introductory text.

Includes images of bird's-eye view panorama over city, street scenes, public and commercial buildings, train stations, armory, library, factory, interior view of electricity room at the State Capitol, school, churches, portrait of Lincoln, homes of notable residents, orphanage, exposition buildings at State Fair Grounds, and park scenes.