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Old Illinois State Capitol Photo

 Old Illinois State Capitol
Old Illinois State Capitol photo - picture in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois
 
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. It is the site of presidential candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007.
 
 
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                       Last updated: Jan 10 2021 19:34:05   Latitude & Longitude:
39° 48' 2.400012",
-89° 38' 52.98"