Illinois Old State Capitol - Senate Chamber
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Illinois Old State Capitol - Senate Chamber
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Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
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The Senate Chamber in the Old State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois. This room was the first legislative chamber ready for use with the building was under construction. A portrait of LaFayette hangs on the wall, it is a copy of the original in the US Capitol.
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-styled construction on the 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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