William G. Stratton Building

The William G. Stratton Building is an eight-story office structure in downtown Springfield, Illinois that houses various state departments and administrative functions. The building contains extensive office spaces arranged across multiple levels to accommodate the wide range of government work carried out within it.

Construction of this structure began in 1954 and was completed in 1956 during a period when Springfield was modernizing its administrative infrastructure. The building arose from the state's need for larger office facilities to accommodate its expanding government operations.

The building houses hundreds of state employees and sits at the center of daily government operations in the city. Visitors can see how legislative work is physically organized across multiple floors and how different offices function side by side.

The structure is located within the Capitol Complex and is accessible by public transportation in the area. Visitors should keep in mind that this is an active office building where access to certain areas may be limited.

The structure faced multiple challenges to its future, including votes to close or replace it, yet it continues to operate as a key part of state government. Its survival through these challenges reveals how deeply embedded it is in the state's administrative operations.

Location: Springfield

Inception: 1956

Floors above the ground: 8

Website: http://oac.ilga.gov/buildings.asp?building=Stratton

GPS coordinates: 39.79844,-89.65661

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41