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🧰 Other services · Venue and event space

Illinois State Fairgrounds

A venue and event space on E Sangamon Ave, with 13 places within a five-minute walk. One of 48 other services in Springfield Township.

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On the National Register since 1990

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Illinois State Fairgrounds was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1990. It is significant for its agriculture and recreation at the state level. Its architecture is described as Classical Revival. The district takes in 62 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Historic Fairgrounds in Illinois MPS.

The Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, the state capital. It is frequently nicknamed The Springfield Mile. Constructed in the late 19th century and reconstructed in 1927, the track has hosted competitive auto racing since 1910, making it and one of the oldest speedways in the United States, and the oldest track to conti…

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801 E Sangamon Ave

The nearest neighbor is Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 1 min walk away.

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Address801 E Sangamon Ave · 62702
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Address
801 E Sangamon Ave
Hours
Not set
Phone
(217) 782-6661
Website
https://www.agr.state.il.us/spacerental/calendar-of-events
Status
Open

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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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