The Old State Capitol State Historic Site is a former capitol building for the U.S. state of Illinois. Located in Springfield, it is one of two preserved former Illinois capitol buildings. It was buil
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First floor interior and staircase of Old State Capitol
The Illinois House of Representatives chamber on second floor is where Abraham Lincoln served
Obama's campaign kickoff, February 2007
The Vandalia State House, built in 1836, is the fourth capitol building of the U.S. state of Illinois. It is also the oldest capitol building in Illinois to survive, as the first, second, and third ca
Old State Capitol State Historic Site
…capitol building for the U.S. state of Illinois. Located in Springfield, it is one of two preserved former Illinois capitol buildings (the other being in Vandalia). It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–1840, when Springfield became the capital city, and served as the state house from 1840 to 1876, when…
Madonna of the Trail statue in front of the Vandalia State House.
Exterior view in 2016
Bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln adjacent to the State House