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The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois. 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.
In the heart of our country stands the Old State Capitol, a reconstruction of Illinois' statehouse from 1840 to 1876. During the twentieth century's civil rights movement, its restorers faithfully recreated the building in which John Jones and Frances Gage worked to expand the meaning of freedom and Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous "House ...
The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–1840, and served as the state house from 1840 to 1876.
The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. It is here that Lincoln practiced law, served as a legislator and gave his famed House Divided speech on slavery in 1858.
Old State Capitol. “A house divided against itself cannot stand...”. These immortal words were spoken by Abraham Lincoln in the historic Old State Capitol Hall of Representatives in the turbulent days preceding the Civil War.
Painstakingly rebuilt after being disassembled in the 1960s, this Greek Revival masterpiece saw Lincoln serve as a lawyer and legislator. In 1858, Lincoln delivered his landmark "House Divided" speech in the Capitol's Representatives Hall. It is currently closed for restoration and site improvements.
The Old State Capitol is Illinois’ fifth statehouse – the first to be located in Springfield. Following architect John P. Rague's plans, workers erected the Greek Revival-style building between 1837 and 1853.
Old State Capitol State Historic Site. Painstakingly rebuilt after being disassembled in the 1960s, this Greek Revival masterpiece saw Lincoln serve as a lawyer and legislator.
The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, located in Springfield's Old Town Square, is a restored Greek Revival building that served as the Illinois state house from 1840 to 1876. It features 19th-century period details and educational exhibits.
Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Springfield: See 902 reviews, articles, and 400 photos of Old State Capitol State Historic Site, ranked No.5 on Tripadvisor among 72 attractions in Springfield.
