CRAWFORD - HALE FOUNDATION

VANDALIA, IL

Old Illinois State House, Gallatin Street, Vandalia, IL Built in 1836, this Federal and Greek Revival-style building was constructed to serve as the State Capitol for Illinois, when the state Capital was Vandalia.  Vandalia had become the Illinois State Capital in 1820, after it became clear that Kasakasia, which was located along the Mississippi River and had served as the territorial capital prior to statehood, was prone to flooding and unsuitable for long-term government operations.  The Old Illinois State House was utilized as a state capitol building until 1839, when the capital was moved from Vandalia to Springfield and the Old State Capitol was constructed to house the state legislature.  The building then became the Fayette County Courthouse in 1839, with the Fayette County Courts and government occupying the building until 1933.  In the 1850s, two-story Greek Revival-style pedimented porticoes were added to the north and south facades, and the interior was modified to suit the needs of the county government during the 19th Century and early 20th Century.  In 1933, the Fayette County Courthouse was moved to a renovated Queen Anne-style residence elsewhere in Vandalia, and the Old Illinois State House was restored and converted into a museum documenting its history and use as the State Capitol Building during the 1830s, as well as the early history of the Illinois State government when it was located in Vandalia between 1820 and 1839.  The building features brick exterior walls, painted white, with a side-gable roof, two-story pedimented porticoes at the north and south entrances in the center of the building’s north and south facades, which feature square columns made of brick, also painted white, and doric capitals, twenty-over-twenty double-hung windows, doors with transoms and Greek Revival-style surrounds that include cornices and doric pilasters, decorative Italianate-style trim surrounds at the window openings, a cornice with denials, and a cupola in the middle of the roof with chamfered corners, decorative pilasters, six-over-six double-hung windows, a dome, and a flagpole.  Inside, the building has been restored to its circa 1837 appearance, the year that the Illinois State Government voted to move the State Capital from Vandalia to Springfield, with a restored legislative chamber and offices, as well as gallery and exhibition space, restrooms, offices, and support areas.  The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and in 1985, became known as the Vandalia State House State Historic Site, operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Division, formerly the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.  The building today remains in operation as a history museum.
Old Illinois State House, Gallatin Street, Vandalia, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Crawford - Hale Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Vandalia, IL. Founded in 1995, the foundation’s mission is to promote and support the education, health, and welfare of the citizens of Fayette County, IL. The foundation’s primary focus is on youth and senior citizens, providing grants and scholarships to community organizations and individuals.

In addition to its grant and scholarship programs, the foundation also offers educational programs for students in the area. These include the Fayette County Financial Education Program, which provides financial education and resources to area students and the Financial Aid for College Program, which assists students in securing financial aid for college.

The foundation also provides support for local organizations and projects. This includes funding for the Vandalia Public Library, the Vandalia Senior Center, and the Fayette County Arts Council.

The Crawford - Hale Foundation is funded primarily through donations from individuals, businesses, and other organizations. The foundation also hosts several fundraising events throughout the year. These events include the annual Fayette County Golf Outing and the Fayette County Arts and Crafts Fair.

The Crawford - Hale Foundation is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of Fayette County citizens. Through its various programs and initiatives, the foundation works to improve the quality of life in the community.

CRAWFORD - HALE FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in VANDALIA IL. US MID #8401701183

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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CRAWFORD - HALE FOUNDATION
2107 DANA DRIVE
VANDALIA
IL
62471-2304

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MID # 8401701183
Name CRAWFORD - HALE FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371406169
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.988616, -89.115995
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 950700
US Census Block: 4066