029_Railroad Tracks
Title
029_Railroad Tracks
Description
The railroad tracks in the foreground south of the Capitol used to carry passenger trains and those passing by could look up the hill for a glimpse of the Capitol. It was a very rundown area at the time. Plans were being made to buy the areas around the Capitol and to improve the 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
29
File Name
029_RailroadTracks.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 railroad tracks are situated down the hill and quite a bit south of the Capitol.