The Capitol building of the state of Illinois
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The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield is a magnificent structure. I can share some facts and points of interest, but it's really the photos that show how impressive the building is.
The building is a prime example of Renaissance Revival/Second Empire architectural styles.
The inside is grand, with marble columns, intricate woodwork (mahogany and walnut), and European crystal chandeliers in the Senate and House chambers, original to the building.
The rotunda and other public areas are adorned with statues, paintings, and bas-relief sculptures.
All visitors must pass through security upon entry and adults should have photo identification, but there is no admission fee and guided tours are free
The first legislative session was held here in 1877, after the state's growth necessitated more space than the Old State Capitol could provide.
The Old State Capitol is a short distance away, this historic building was where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous "House Divided" speech.
It has the tallest dome in the United States, standing at 405 feet (including its flagpole). It is taller than the US Capitol building in Washington DC.
A Springfield city statute currently does not allow buildings to be constructed in the state capital city higher than the Illinois State Capitol
The Great Seal of Illinois on the Capitol Doors
The central statute in the rotunda is "Illinois Welcoming the World"
Illinois has a long history of welcoming immigrants, and it was good to see this reminder as we see ICE on the streets of Chicago.
The bronze statue is of a woman with open arms, representing the state of Illinois welcoming visitors and immigrants.
The sculpture Julia M. Bracken, created this piece for the Illinois Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
This painting The Discovery of the Mississippi by British artist Henry H Cross. is framed by the coffered ceiling and the stained glass skylight above, which allows natural light to illuminate the artwork.
The Rotunda Frieze is a Panorama of Illinois History. It is a continuous band of bas-relief sculpture, painted to appear to be bronze, that encircles the rotunda just above the fourth-floor columns, below the dome. It is a detailed visual narrative of the history of Illinois, from exploration to statehood.
The George Rogers Clark Mural is the largest painting in the Capitol, measuring 40 feet by 20 feet. Painted by Gustav A. Fuchs (a German immigrant from Chicago). It was completed in 1886 and depicts George Rogers Clark negotiating with Native Americans at Fort Kaskaskia in 1778 after successfully capturing Fort Kaskaskia from the British during the American Revolutionary War.
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On the second floor, you can find this plaster statue of Abraham Lincoln. While in Springfield you can the visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, his law offices and the Lincoln Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Hope you enjoyed the tour!
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BEER.Wow 🤩 very beautiful picture!
I bet I’d not wanna leave if I visit.
The birds in the air and the activities are so spectacular.
Thank you for bringing this our way
Nice to see a comment from you! It is a beautiful building. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. I love the photos with the pigeons.
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Thank you! 😊 🙏
Greetings, happy Wednesday.
Your state Capitol building is very nice.
I love the work on the maderra structures and the brown marble columns.
The photos are excellent.
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Thanks! It is a beautiful building!
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A fascinating post that passionately conveys the beauty and historical importance of the Springfield Capitol. The photos show a building of rare beauty. It reminds me of the Austrian noble buildings of the 19th century. I was amazed to see all this architectural beauty. Thank you for this post.
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There are many aspects of this building that look very European! They don't build them like this anymore!
This is the Florida state Capitol building. I do like Illinois' much better!
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Oh my goodness 😍!! What a beauty @melinda010100, this Illinois State Capitol is immense. These are world jewel buildings and world heritage sites, because of their incredible history, plus their architectural styles, sculptures, and internal Art are gorgeous 🤩.
The best thing about it is that the visits are free. You know, in Cuba, Havana, there is also an iconic capitol for the city, it's very similar, it leaves you with an image so you can see the designs are very comparable, it's identical to the one in Washington DC. It also contains a House of Representatives chamber, national attributes and a lot of information about the revolutionary triumph.
Thanks for sharing this majestic building, more excellent images my friend. Greetings and have a happy day!! 🤗🫶☺️
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The dome designs are very similar!
They are both buildings that we can take pride in.
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So monumental! This structure is beautifully beautiful 😊
It is stunning!
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An imposing and beautiful building.
Thanks for sharing.
It is pretty amazing!
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Imagine one day your statue or image standing in a magnificient building just like this as the founding members of a global collective "Hive". 😊
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Magnificent building, beaultiful structures
It truly is beautiful
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Oh! yes.I did enjoy the tour.The Capitol Structure is indeed magnificent.Chai! I would like to visit the Capitol if am opportuned to since admission and tour fee is free.Thank you so much for this enriching,educative, interesting,informative article.Carry on and enjoy your day.
I'd love to show you around!
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Oh! my goodness,I can't wait to be taken round the Capitol and touch Abraham Lincoln's Statue,walk through that beautiful Staircase etc.
So many people have touched Abraham Lincolns nose that it is shiny!
That's great.
This is incredible 👏. Some places are just magnificent. The beauty and the prestige exhumed here is just priceless.
The luxury and , the class seen here is top notch.
I have heard so much about Abraham Lincoln. Today, you've matched the stories I've heard with real pictures 📸.
I'm glad.
I believe it took you hours to explore this giant stride buildings.
You've also shown dexterity in putting up this post.
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Wow what an awesome State house. I have visited that Lincoln Presidential Library. Some cool collections. But didn’t visit the state capitol. Thanks for sharing.
I like old buildings, and I am always admiring the many details that went into both their construction and their adornment with polished metals, polished stones, and the craftsmanship that went into the facades of the buildings.
It is equally interesting to think of the contrasts between the history celebrated inside the buildings and the current events occurring outside them. It seems we forget our history and who we are sometimes, as change sweeps over our land.
The two things we always have an abundance of in life, are change and irony.
Thanks for sharing,
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