Illinois State Capitol, Government building in Springfield, Illinois, USA
The Illinois State Capitol features a 361-foot Renaissance Revival dome supported by underground bedrock, rising above downtown Springfield's western district.
The sixth capital building of Illinois opened its doors in 1877 after twenty years of construction, replacing previous locations in Kaskaskia and Vandalia.
The building holds the chambers of the Illinois General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate, where state laws are debated.
Free guided tours operate Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM, with breaks between noon and 1 PM.
The structure stands as the tallest non-skyscraper capitol in the United States, exceeding the height of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC.
Location: Springfield
Inception: 1868
Architects: Alfred H. Piquenard
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Website: http://oac.ilga.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.79833,-89.65472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
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