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Title
Illinois State Capitol -- Night
Artist
Stephen Stookey
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The sixth Capitol of Illinois, the Statehouse is the tallest non-skyscaper capitol structure in the United States standing at 361 fett (exceeding the height of the U.S. Capitol & eclipsed only by modern, non-classical structures in Florida, Louisiana, and Nebraska. The efforts of a young Springfield lawyer, Abraham Lincoln, and his legal colleagues resulted in the the move of Illinois' state capital from Vandalia to Springfield in 1837. The state's first capital, KaskIaskia, was virtually erased when the Mississippi River shifted course during excessive flooding in 1881.
Construction on the impressive Illinois Capitol building began in 1869, taking 20 years to complete. The zinc covered dome offers a gleaming silver look without adverse effects from weathering. The Capitol and its dome glows in the night sky.
A statue of Abraham Lincoln greets guest on the east side of the Capitol complex.
Image captured with a Canon 5D Mark III & Canon 24-105 f/4L IS USM lens.
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Steamboat Springs, CO - United States
Not to make a pun but this is a very Stately looking structure. Nice presentation
Silver Spring, MD - United States
Stunning night capture of the Capitol Stephen! Wow - thanks for the description. Great information. L.
Kingston, ON - Canada
the light in this night capture really brings out the details. I the building.
Enköping - Sweden
Beautiful presentation of The sixth Capitol of Illinois, the Statehouse is the tallest non-skyscaper capitol structure in the United States standing at 361 fett (exceeding the height of the U.S. Capitol & eclipsed only by modern, non-classical structures in Florida, Louisiana, and Nebraska. The efforts of a young Springf Stephen
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