Historic Destinations : Springfield, Illinois

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Virgil Hickox House 518 East Capitol Avenue Springfield, IL The Virgil Hickox House was built circa 1839, with numerous additions to the original 20’X40’ structured that featured an English basement.  These additions accommodated an ever growing need for the Hickox family and their mercantile business on the site.  Mr. Hickox was very active as manager in the 1858 U.S. Senate campaign of Stephen A. Douglas. The building, which has housed a variety of businesses over the years, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places Photo courtesy Sharon Johnson, Community Programs Specialist, Springfield Office of Planning & Economic Development http://www.springfield.il.us/commissions/histsites/default.asp

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