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The current Statehouse,
completed in 1888, took 20 years to construct. It has been estimated to
contain 20 million bricks, 750,000 cubic feet of cut stone and 2,400 tons of
iron. It houses the Governor’s Office, the House and Senate, and the offices
of several other state officials.
Discover other details about the State Capitol, including a painting that
took the artist four years to complete, and learn about the important
activities that occur in the building by clicking on the More Information
button.
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In order to support the massive Statehouse dome, the limestone walls of
the foundation are 17 feet thick. |
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Links to official State
Capitol sites:
www.sos.state.il.us/special/tour/cap/1.html
Walking Capitol Tour - PDF
Link to an unofficial, but thorough,
State Capitol site:
www.ilstatehouse.com
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Lincoln’s statue stands near Second Street in front of the State
Capitol. |
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This statue of Stephen A. Douglas is near the front steps of the State
Capitol. |
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The statue “Illinois Welcomes the World” stands in the center of the
rotunda on the first floor. |
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The artist spent four years completing this painting, which is 50 feet
tall. |
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The view straight up into the restored
rotunda dome shows the original beauty of the work of 19th century
artisans. |
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