Old Capitol (Iowa)

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Old Capitol (Iowa)
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Old Capitol (Iowa) (Iowa)
Old Capitol (Iowa)
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°39′40.84″N 91°32′8.33″W / 41.6613444, -91.5356472Coordinates: 41°39′40.84″N 91°32′8.33″W / 41.6613444, -91.5356472
Built/Founded: 1842
Architect: John F. Rague
Architectural style(s): Greek Revival
Designated as NHL: January 07, 1976[1]
Added to NRHP: May 31, 1972[2]
NRHP Reference#: 72000475
Governing body: State

Old Capitol (Iowa) is a site significant for its ...

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.[1][3]

It is one part of the Pentacrest, a set of five buildings that, as a set, also is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Old Capitol (Iowa). National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-10.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Carolyn Pitts (July, 1975), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Old Capitol / Third Capitol of the Territory of Iowa and First of the State of IowaPDF (469 KiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 4 photos, 2 undated exteriors, and 2 interior from 1975.PDF (531 KiB)

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