<![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?collection=52&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&sort_dir=a&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:54:05 +0000 publications@silo.lib.ia.us (Iowa Heritage Digital Collections) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[001_ East side of Capitol with driveway]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50920

Title

001_ East side of Capitol with driveway

Description

In the early 1900's, there were older homes in the area of the Capitol building. This view was taken east of the state house and forms a part of one of the principal drives around the Capitol grounds.

Creator

Unknown

Date

Circa 1913

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Iowa Library Services.

Type

Still Image

Identifier

1

File Name

001_IaCapitolEastView.tif

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2012

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex area around 1913.
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:15:40 +0000
<![CDATA[002_View east of the Capitol in 2010]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50890

Title

002_View east of the Capitol in 2010

Description

There is no longer a circular drive around the Capitol from the east side, nor are there residential buildings as shown in the previous photo. There are only parking lots now immediately east of the Capitol.

Creator

Pam Rees, Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Date

2010

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the State Library of Iowa

Type

Still Image

File Name

002_2010IaCapitolEastView.jpg

Repository

State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2010

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Captiol Complex in 2010.
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:14:14 +0000
<![CDATA[003_Future Building Site East of the Iowa Capitol]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50915

Title

003_Future Building Site East of the Iowa Capitol

Description

This area shows houses across east of the Capitol facing East 12th Street. Note the laundry hanging on the line in the left side of the picture.

Creator

Unknown

Date

Circa 1913

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Iowa Library Services.

Type

Still Image

Identifier

3

File Name

003_FutureBldgSiteEastofCapitol

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2012

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex area around 1913.
http://cdm.statelibraryofiowa.org/archive/iacap-46.jpg
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:15:24 +0000
<![CDATA[004_East side of Capitol]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50903

Title

004_East side of Capitol

Description

Here is a view of the parking lots east of the Capitol in 2010.

Creator

Pam Rees

Date

2010

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the State Library of Iowa

Type

Still Image

File Name

004_EastSideofCapitol.jpg

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2010

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex in 2010
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:14:49 +0000
<![CDATA[005_ View in front of the Capitol building to the north]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50919

Title

005_ View in front of the Capitol building to the north

Description

The present capitol building is Iowa's third since statehood in 1846. The first capitol building was located in Iowa City. Called Old Stone Capitol, the building served as the seat of state government for 16 years. The building continues to be used by the University of Iowa. With the influx of settlers to Iowa, citizens felt the state's capital should be moved to a more central location. The issue was the subject of intense political debate for over a decade. Ultimately, the Iowa General Assembly chose Des Moines as the new capital city. Money and land for the project were donated by a group of Des Moines businessmen and construction began on the new capitol in 1856. This structure, which became known as Old Brick Capitol, was located on the east side of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Old Brick Capitol served as Iowa's capitol for 26 years and was destroyed by fire in 1892. The Soldier's and Sailor's Monument now occupies the site, which is directly south of the present Capitol building. This is a picture of the Capitol Building taken in the early 1900's. The General Assembly established a capitol commission in 1870 to select an architect, a building plan, and to proceed with the construction of a new Capitol. The cost of the building was not to exceed $1, 500, 000 and was to be completed without increasing taxes. John C. Cochrane and A. H. Piquenard were chosen as architects and a cornerstone was laid on November 23, 1871. The original cornerstone had to be replaced when much of the foundation stone deteriorated during the severe winter. Under the direction of a smaller, full-time capitol commission appointed in 1872, a second cornerstone was laid on September 29, 1873. Cochrane resigned his position in 1872, but Piquenard continued until his death in 1876. Piquenard was succeeded by two of his assistants, M. E. Bell and W.F. Hackney. Bell resigned in 1883 to become supervising architect for the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., but Hackney continued until the completion of the building. The building was dedicated in January, 1884, when the General Assembly first met in the new chambers. The governor and other state officials moved into their offices in 1885 and the Supreme Court chamber was dedicated in 1886. The cost of the building totaled $2, 873, 294.59. An audit showed only $3.77 unaccounted for in fifteen years. Unfortunately, the commission did not have an additional $30, 000 needed to finish the interior decorative painting and build the south and west steps. In 1902, in an attempt to modernize and complete the building, a third capitol commission was created. As work proceeded, a disastrous fire in the north wing on January 4, 1904, presumably started by a workman's candle, damaged the House chamber, Supreme Court chamber, and other offices. The commission restored the building, purchased paintings and mosaics and completed the decorative painting in the corridors. These expenditures raised the total cost of the capitol building to $3, 296, 256.

Creator

Unknown

Date

Circa 1913

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Iowa Library Services.

Type

Still Image

File Name

005_NorthSideofCapitol.tif

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2012

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex area around 1913. The Capitol is seen from the north side of Grand Avenue.
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:15:37 +0000
<![CDATA[006_North and West entrance of the Capitol]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50900

Title

006_North and West entrance of the Capitol

Description

The north entrance of the Iowa Capitol as shown here in the fall of 2010 faces Grand Avenue. The west entrance, to the right, faces east 9th street. East 10th street does not go through here anymore.

Creator

Pam Rees, Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Date

2010

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the State Library of Iowa

Type

Still Image

Identifier

6

File Name

006_NorthandEastSideofCapitol.jpg

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2010

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex area in 2010.
http://cdm.statelibraryofiowa.org/archive/iacap-28.jpg
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:14:41 +0000
<![CDATA[007_Historical Building on Capitol grounds]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50918

Title

007_Historical Building on Capitol grounds

Description

In 1896, the Iowa Legislature passed a law providing for the erection of a "Memorial, Historical and Art Building". The law provided for the purchase of property adjacent to the Capitol building and grounds for the purpose of construction and for the procurement of suitable plans, detailed drawings, and specifications for a fire-proof building on the chosen site. It would be used for the accommodation and preservation of the historical and art collections, library and museum of the historical department now owned by the state. ("The Law for the Memorial Building", ANNALS OF IOWA, v.II, No. 6, third series, July 1896, p. 477. On Tuesday, March 29, 1904, the Senate passed the House bill appropriating $200, 000 for the completion of the Historical Building, the corner-stone of which was laid May 17, 1899. The measure was introduced in the House by Hon. Emory H. English, of Polk county, and in the Senate by Hon. C.J.A. Ericson, of Boone county. ("The Historical Building Assured", ANNALS OF IOWA, v.VI, no. 5, April 1904, p. 385.

Creator

Unknown

Date

Circa 1913

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Iowa Library Services.

Type

Still Image

Identifier

7

File Name

007_HistoricalBldg1913.tif

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2012

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex area around 1913. The horse and carriage are on the south side of Grand Avenue, north and east of the Capitol Building.
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:15:33 +0000
<![CDATA[008_Historical Building]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50887

Title

008_Historical Building

Description

This is a photo of the former Historical Buildiing taken in the fall of 2010. It is now known as the Ola Babcock Miller Building and houses Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa, the Iowa Ombudsman's Office and Iowa Legislative Services Offices. The building is located across the street north and east of the Capitol Building on the corner of east 12th and Grand in Des Moines. A new historical building was built in 1987 down the street and the historical museum and library collections were moved there.

Creator

Pam Rees, Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Date

2010

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the State Library of Iowa

Type

Still Image

Identifier

8

File Name

008_HistoricalBldg2010.jpg

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2010

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex area in 2010.
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:14:03 +0000
<![CDATA[009_Obstructed View of the Historical Building and Capitol]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50912

Title

009_Obstructed View of the Historical Building and Capitol

Description

This photo shows a house on Des Moines Street that partially blocks the view of the back side of the Historical Building. You can also see the top part of the Capitol to the right and south of the Historical Building.

Creator

Unknown

Date

Circa 1913

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Iowa Library Services.

Type

Still Image

Identifier

9

File Name

009_ObstructedViewofCapitolandHistoricalBldg.tif

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2012

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex area around 1913. This is the view from Des Moines Street looking north.
http://cdm.statelibraryofiowa.org/archive/iacap-43.jpg
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:15:15 +0000
<![CDATA[010_View northeast of Capitol showing Capitol and Historical Building]]> http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/50904

Title

010_View northeast of Capitol showing Capitol and Historical Building

Description

This photo shows the back of the Ola Babcock Miller Building (formerly the Historical Building) in 2010 hidden by the the Vocational Rehabilitation Building facing Des Moines Street. This building replaces a house that was torn down.

Creator

Pam Rees, Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Date

2010

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the State Library of Iowa

Type

Still Image

Identifier

10

File Name

010_NortheastViewCapitolandHistoricalBldg2010.jpg

Repository

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

Repository Collection

Iowa Library Services/Law Library

Digital item created

2010

Notes

Des Moines, Iowa Capitol Complex area in 2010.
http://cdm.statelibraryofiowa.org/archive/iacap-33.jpg
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:14:51 +0000