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in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois

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In order to restore and preserve the Old State Capitol, which had been extensively altered during its life as a courthouse, the state's workers completely dismantled it, stone by stone, and rebuilt it
illinois historic
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built in the Greek Revival style in 1837-40, and served as the state house in 1840-1876
1837
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From 1820 through 1837, the political capital of the young state of Illinois was the small village of Vandalia, Illinois in the south center of the state
1820 state house
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NPS Historic site nomination paper

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Written history of the Old State Capitol in 1901
1901
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From 1876 until 1966, the Old State Capitol was the county courthouse of Sangamon County
1876 courthouse
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Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Old State Capitol website

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