Illinois Old State Capitol - Interior Staircase
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Illinois Old State Capitol - Interior Staircase
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
Description
I have always loved the simple elegance inside the Old State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois.
In this image, the staircase flanked by Ionic columns draws your eye up the stairs to Governor Oglesby's portrait. Oglesby served an unprecedented three non-consecutive terms as Governor of Illinois.
Illinois Old State Capitol is the fifth capitol building for the state and the first to be located in Springfield. Constructed in the Greek Revival-style building started in 1837 and was completed in 1840. It served as the state house until 1876 when Illinois simply outgrew the building and needed a larger space. It was then used as the Sangamon County Courthouse until 1966.
In 1961, the building was designated a National Historic Landmark primarily for its Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas history. These are the floors that Abraham Lincoln walked, practiced law, served his final term as a lawmaker, gave his "House Divided" speech, and announced his candidacy for US Senate. The House Chamber is where he laid in state before his burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Copyright 2022 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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August 12th, 2022
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