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4 Most Iconic Buildings In Springfield

Springfield is the 3rd largest city in Missouri and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster. Springfield has been nicknamed the Queen City of the Ozarks, the 417, or the Birthplace of Route 66. Some of the most iconic buildings in Springfield include the Illinois State Capitol, Dana Thomas House, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield Union Station, etc.

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4 Most Iconic Buildings In Springfield

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  1. 4 Most Iconic Buildings In Springfield Springfield is the 3rd largest city in Missouri and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster. Springfield has been nicknamed the Queen City of the Ozarks, the 417, or the Birthplace of Route 66. Some of the most iconic buildings in Springfield include the Illinois State Capitol, Dana Thomas House, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield Union Station, etc. Make your reservations today with Southwest Airlines Reservations if you are interested in booking some of the cheapest flight tickets for your upcoming trips.

  2. Narrow down your searches with the list we have made for you: 1. Illinois State Capitol: Illinois State Capitol is an Italian Renaissance Revival/ Second Empire building that was the first used by the Illinois State Legislature-1877. This state capital is taller than the United States Capitol and features outstanding architecture, a stained glass inner dome, and plaster friezes that depict important events in the US.

  3. 2. Dana Thomas House: Dana Thomas House was designed by Frank Llyod Wright in 1902 and is one of the finest examples of early prairie school architecture. The 12,000 sq. foot building features 35 rooms, 450 art glass windows with a motif of a sumac plant, barrel-vaulted ceilings dining room, and a terracotta fountain.

  4. 3. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: The cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is one of the most distinctive Roman Catholic churches with classic Italian architecture. The interiors of this church have been designed after Pope Francis’s favorite church in Rome with palatial coffered ceilings. The cathedral features a black and gold marble altar, cream-colored walls, a tabernacle, and a 17th-century painting –By Spaniard Bartolome Murillo.

  5. 4. Springfield Union Station: Springfield Union Station was used as a passenger terminal for 4 railroads. Today this three-story pyramidal tower features temporary exhibits that form part of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Other attractions around this region include the statue of Lincoln and memorials for the victim of a 1908 riot. For more blogs and travel information, you can check out Southwest Airlines today.

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