The second inaugural was delivered from the eastern portico of the Capitol, as follows:-

This was erected over the lower flight of steps leading up into the eastern portico.

Shortly after twelve o'clock, Lincoln entered the chamber and joined the august procession, which then moved to the eastern portico.

A square platform had been built out from the steps to the eastern portico, with benches for distinguished spectators on three sides.

As he looked, the sun's rays fell on a great, golden lantern before a thicket of high columns in its eastern portico.

A procession was then formed, which slowly wended its way through the rotunda to the customary platform over the steps of the eastern portico.