🏛️ Old State Capitol State Historic Site

United States · Americas · 39.80°N, 89.65°W

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 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 it was replaced by the current capitol. It is the site of candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, primarily for its association with Lincoln and his political rival Stephen Douglas.

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Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	39.80°N, 89.65°W · view on map

Old State Capitol State Historic Site is located in United States, in Americas.

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