The Iowa State Capitol Building: A History and Tour of the Golden Dome
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- The Iowa State Capitol building is a beautiful example of Second Empire architecture. It was built between 1871 and 1886, and it is the seat of government for the state of Iowa.
The first capitol of Iowa was located in Burlington, but it was moved to Des Moines in 1857. The first capitol building in Des Moines was a three-story brick building, but it was destroyed by fire in 1858. In 1870, the General Assembly of Iowa established a Capitol Commission to design and build a new capitol building. The commission chose Alfred Piquenard as the architect, and construction began in 1871.
The capitol building was dedicated on January 17, 1884. It is 275 feet tall, and it has a golden dome that is 23 and 3/4 karats. The dome has been gilded five times, most recently in 1995. The capitol building is made of a variety of materials, including limestone, marble, and wood. There are 109 rooms in the capitol, each one with its own unique design. The building also contains a number of works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and stained glass windows.
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Very beautiful and historical building.
I've been to 40 State Capitol Buildings and this one is in my top 3 in terms of beauty and history.
It’s such a cool building. I’m a truck driver and drive by it at night time often.
I've been to 38 of the 50 state capitol buildings and this is one of my top 3 favorites in terms of beauty and style.
very informative video and I really like your video.
thanks for sharing the video
So nice of you
Mindblowing building! Thanks for posting.
Our pleasure!
Nice video, we were there in 2022. Did a tour.
Hope you enjoyed it!
A beautiful building, with a beautiful collection.
It really is!
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