Designated a Springfield Landmark, the 1896 Georgian-style Pasfield House is a remarkably preserved architectural treasure that has a most distinctive antebellum flair.  Built by banker George Pasfield, Jr., the Pasfield House is an elegant survivor after an award winning six-year renovation.  The Pasfield House is built on a portion of a 40-acre estate owned by George Pasfield, Jr's father and grandfather.  George, Jr's father and grandfather often had contact with Abraham Lincoln and worked with Lincoln to bring the Illinois Capital to Springfield, to support building a railroad through central Illinois, and on the town board a short time before Springfield was incorporated.  Today, the Pasfield House is a bed and breakfast with six suites and also is used for receptions, business meetings, and private get-togethers.

 

The first legislative session was held in the new state capitol in 1877.  The growth of the state had increased the need for more file storage and office space than the Old State Capitol allowed.  Today it is the center of state government and houses the offices of the Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Comtroller, and Treasurer, as well as the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers. 

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