SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner secured $6.6 million to make improvements to the Dana-Thomas House in Springfield.

“The Dana-Thomas House is home to historic features designed by the well-known architect Frank Lloyd Wright,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “When we invest in our state’s historic sites, we invest in the community, boosting the local economy and inviting people from across the country to Illinois.”

Through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, five projects across the state received a combined total of more than $60 million in investments. The projects aim to address essential repairs, including water and wastewater systems, trail and bridge replacements, and site preservation efforts.

The Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site was awarded $6.6 million to restore and repair historic elements of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed site, including water management systems, roofing and security upgrades. An additional $750,000 will be dedicated to improvements to the historic white cottage at the site.

More information about the Dana-Thomas House can be found here.