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Springfield, Illinois, built 1868–1888.  Springfield is the
capital city of the U.S. state of Illinois. It is close to the
center of the state. In the 2000 census, Springfield had more
than 110,000 people living in it.  The state Capitol, in the
middle of Springfield, is where the General Assembly (the
state's legislature) meets and where the governor's office is.
The Capitol is a big building with a dome that can be seen from
many miles away. Springfield also has an old capitol, which is
now a historic site.  Springfield was the home of Abraham
Lincoln before he was elected president in 1860. Lincoln was a
lawyer and practiced law many places in Illinois. His office is
near the old capitol. When he died, his body was brought back to
Springfield. His home, his law office, his tomb are all open to
the public. Springfield also has a new building with a museum
and library dedicated to him and hi