National Register of Historic Places

Iowa State Capitol

Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Listed
October 20, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000799

About this property

The Iowa State Capitol, commonly called the Iowa Statehouse, is in Iowa's capital city, Des Moines. As the seat of the Iowa General Assembly, the building houses the Iowa Senate, Iowa House of Representatives, the Office of the Governor, and the Offices of the Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, and Secretary of State. The building also includes a chamber for the Iowa Supreme Court, although court activities usually take place in the neighboring Iowa Supreme Court building. The building was constructed between 1871 and 1886, and is the only five-domed capitol in the country. Located at East 9th Street and Grand Avenue, the Capitol is set atop a hill and offers a panoramic view of the city's downtown and the West Capitol Terrace. Various monuments and memorials are to its sides and front, including the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil War Monument and the Lincoln and Tad statue.

Location

Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
41.59120, -93.60412

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Iowa State Historical Building
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0.1 mi
Baker-Devotie-Hollingsworth Block
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0.3 mi
Des Moines Western Railway Freight House
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0.3 mi
Syndicate Block
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0.4 mi
Teachout Building
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Questions about this property

When was Iowa State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Iowa State Capitol was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Iowa State Capitol?

Iowa State Capitol is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Iowa State Capitol?

The period of significance for Iowa State Capitol is recorded as the industrial era.

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