Springfield, since 1821

Springfield is the capital city of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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205 years of Springfield

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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