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“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.
The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is a former capitol building for the U.S. state of Illinois, and one of two preserved former Illinois capitol buildings (the other is in Vandalia).
The Old State Capitol in Springfield Illinois is a reconstruction of the 5th State House. It served as the State Capitol from 1840-1876. Young Abraham Lincoln worked as a legislator the first year ...
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.
Ugly Sweater Festive Sports, noon to 4 p.m., Old State Capitol; Santa Claus, noon to 6 p.m., Old State Capitol; Abe & Mary Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m., Tinsley Dry Goods Room, Springfield Visitors ...
Designed by local architect, J. F. Rague, the Old State Capitol was built of local stone from 1837 to 1853 for $260,000. With its majestic classical columns and exterior details, this Greek Revival-style building has abundant Lincoln associations.
The Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the state of Illinois. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837-1840 and served as the statehouse 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.
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As a legislator, Lincoln had been instrumental in moving the state capital of Illinois from Vandalia to Springfield earlier that year. The capitol building, designed by architect John Rague, was the third to appear on the square, replacing two previous courthouses.