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Crane lowering replacement dome onto Old Capitol, The University of Iowa, February 24, 2003

Previous dome was destroyed by fire during renovations in November 2001.

Crew standing in front of Calvin Hall during its move across Jefferson Street, The University of Iowa, 1905

Move was from Pentacrest to a spot about 200 feet to the northwest, to make way for a new Hall of Science.

Cross-cut wood specimens on display, The University of Iowa, 1930s

Crowd and VIPs waiting in field, The University of Iowa, 1929

Governor's Day ceremony at the Field House, constructed in 1927.

Crowd gathered at depot waiting for football train, The University of Iowa, 1913

Crowd gathered by Engineering building for Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…

Crowd gathered by Macbride Hall to watch replacing of Old Capitol dome, The University of Iowa, February 24, 2003

Previous dome was destroyed by fire during renovations in November 2001.

Crowd gathered for Class Day exercises at Old Capitol, The University of Iowa, 1920s

Class Day was part of Commencement Week at The University of Iowa.

Crowd gathered for Class Day, The University of Iowa, 1916