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Architect David L. Finnigan describes the Illinois State Capitol's design and history as a social center in his book 'Thousand-Year Statehouse: The Art and Architecture of the Illinois State Capitol' | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published July 18, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT

David Finnigan is the author of “Thousand-Year Statehouse: The Art and Architecture of the Illinois State Capitol"

David L. Finnigan is an architect at Graham and Hyde Architects and the author of the book “Thousand-Year Statehouse: The Art and Architecture of the Illinois State Capitol.” He spoke to Community Voices about writing the book and the surprises he uncovered in his research of the capitol building.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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