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HISTORIC SITES
THRIVE IN SPI • SPRINGFIELD SANGAMON GROWTH ALLIANCE
Governor’s Mansion
Illinois State Capitol
Dana-Thomas House
OTHER HISTORIC SITES
Edwards Place Historic Home Begun in 1833 in the Greek Revival style, Edwards Place is now one of the oldest houses in Springfield. Additions in 1836 and 1843, and a major rebuild/ expansion in 1857, created the Italianate house
Elijah Iles House The Elijah Iles House was built in 1837 and has survived nearly intact for 182 years, making it the oldest such structure in Springfield. Iles, who moved to Springfield in 1821, was one of the city’s earliest settlers. Clayville Historic Site Constructed by the Broadwell family as a stagecoach stop between Springfield and Beardstown in 1824, the Inn is the oldest brick building in Sangamon County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Inn is surrounded by numerous other historic buildings from Central Illinois that were moved to Clayville in the 1960s to recreate an early frontier pioneer village.
Illinois State Capitol Complex Located across the street from the Illinois State Capitol, this visitors center offers convenient, free parking and information on the various buildings that make up the Capitol Complex—the State Capitol, Archives, Library, Museum and state office buildings. The Old State Capitol Plaza The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois’ fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839 to 1876.
Illinois Governor’s Mansion Built in 1855, the Illinois Governor’s Mansion is one of the oldest and most historic governor’s mansions in the United States. The Mansion serves as the official residence of the Governor of Illinois, a symbol of leadership in state government and a world-class house museum. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House The Dana-Thomas House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902 for Susan Lawrence Dana, a forward-thinking socialite living in Springfield. The home, the 72nd building designed by Wright, contains the largest collection of site-specific, original Wright art glass and furniture.
preserved today. Union Station
Whether it’s for an event or a market, this historic train station is a great place to begin a visit to Springfield. Union Square Park is an attraction in itself, with its beautiful flower gardens, benches and Lincoln statues. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site The Lindsay family home has been restored to depict life in 1917 in honor of author, poet and “prairie troubadour” Vachel Lindsay, who was born and died in the home.
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