History of Springfield, Illinois, its attractions as a home and advantage for business, manufacturing, etc. Published under the auspices of the Springfield Board of Trade This book, "History of Springfield, Illinois, its attractions as a home and advantage for business, manufacturing, Published under the auspices of the Springfield Board of Trade", by John Carroll Power, is a replication of a book originally published before 1871. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.