A three-quarter view of the Illinois Supreme Court Building in Springfield: a long classical stone facade with a heavy cornice, tall pilasters, and rows of windows, set behind a lawn with young trees. An American flag flies from the roof.
Completed in 1908, the building stands across from the State Capitol and has housed the state's highest court since. Springfield became the capital of Illinois in 1839, when the seat of government moved from Vandalia, and the court has sat there ever since.
White border; visible linen/canvas texture in the sky and lawn; series 1974-30 printed in the lower right corner.
Postmark: none — unused card. Divided-back "POST CARD" with "THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES" and "THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY"; "PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE" stamp box; private publisher imprint (Published by H. N. Shonkwiler, Springfield, Ill., Distributing Agency and News Dealer / C. T. American Art Colored / C T Co, Chicago), not government stock. Cream stock, light wear at corners.
Cite this card
Supreme Court Building, Springfield, IL, circa 1930, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/supreme-court-building-springfield-il-circa-1930. Accessed November 2, 2026.
