The Michael J. Howlett Building

Location:

501 S. Second Street
Springfield, IL 62706

Constructed: 1910-1923
Addition: 1928
Addition: 1966

Square footage: 450,000

Architects:

1918; Edgar Martin,
State Architect
Schmidt & Garden,
Associate Architect
1928; C. Herrick
Hammond,
Supervising Architect
N. Max Dunning,
Associate Architect

About the Michael J. Howlett Building

The Michael J. Howlett Building is south of the State Capitol. Formerly called the Centennial Building, it was erected to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Illinois' admission to the Union as the 21st state. The cornerstone of the $3 million building was laid in 1918, and it was completed in 1923. Additions in 1928 and 1966 converted the original rectangular structure into a square building while retaining the original classic architectural design. It was renamed in 1992 in honor of former Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett. Several departments of the Secretary of State's office are housed in the building.