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The Iowa State Capitol Grounds: 1913 Extension and Reconstruction Project

The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines began with fewer than 10 acres. In 1913, controversial legislation was passed to acquire additional land around the capitol, between 50 and 60 acres. There was an outcry from the public because they were not…

The Iowa State Capitol Fire: 1904

The Iowa State Capitol Fire - 1904

This is the story of the 1904 fire that severely damaged the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. There are reports from Senate and House journals about the fire, and newspaper articles and photographs that chronicle the details of the fire and show…

The Iowa signal, 1891-1892

The white ribbon became the symbol of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

The Iowa Senate Chamber

The Iowa Senate Chamber, located on the second floor of the Capitol, was dedicated in 1884. There are 50 members in the Senate. The legislators use this chamber during each session of the Iowa General Assembly. Each General Assembly consists of two…

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The Iowa House of Representatives Chamber

The Iowa House of Representatives Chamber, located on the second floor of the Capitol, was dedicated in 1884. There are 100 members in the House. The legislators use this chamber during each session of the Iowa General Assembly. Each General Assembly…

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The Iowa Dress Club in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Circa 1900

Pictured here is the group of employees that helped run the Iowa Dress Club in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, circa 1900. The store was located at 303 A Avenue East and the store specialized in dry cleaning and the sale of wedding dresses and other forms…

The Iowa collection of readings and recitations compiled by the Woman Suffrage Association, for the use of clubs and other organizations in getting up entertainments, 1892

The Iowa Brigade Band Oskaloosa led by C.L. Barnhouse, Bandmaster in 1896

This is an image depicting the members of the Iowa Brigade Band in 1896. The band was led by the legendary bandmaster and composer C.L. Barnhouse, who is pictured in the center of this display. The band was very popular among the people of…

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