The Old State Capitol will close tomorrow and remain shuttered until late April to allow restoration and repair work.
The $1.45 million project comes after years of decay. Paint on the external columns has chipped and is peeling off. Leaks have been an issue.
Work will include a new roof, restoration of exterior columns and window as well as plaster work inside the building, according to the state Department of Natural Resources, which oversees the state’s historic sites.
Contact Bruce Rushton at brushton@illinoistimes.com.
This article appears in Springfields man on Capitol Hill.
