Old Capitol Museum | The University of Iowa
WEBWelcome to the Old Capitol Museum. At the center of the University of Iowa campus, featuring history of our state and university, the museum is a National Historic Landmark and welcomes guests to explore Iowa history. Restored period rooms, tours, special events, and more, visit the museum for something to do in Iowa City.
Hawkeye Sunset Club helps UI students unwind with a view
WEBOct 10, 2022 · While walking past the University of Iowa Old Capitol steps in the evening, passersby can witness a group of students gathered on the steps. These students, who are members of the Hawkeye Sunset Club, play music, chat, or just silently watch the sky.
Iowa Old Capitol Building - Wikipedia
WEBThe Iowa Old Capitol Building is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was once the main government building for the state of Iowa, and it now stands as the most prominent landmark at the center of the University of Iowa's campus. The building was depicted on the 1946 Iowa Centennial commemorative half dollar. [3]
Inside Old Capitol – Your Guided Tour. | Our Iowa Heritage
WEBToday, the Old Stone Capitol is located on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest. Built in 1840-1841, Old Cap is the oldest surviving building in Johnson County, and over the years, has certainly seen its share of ups and downs.
History | Old Capitol Museum - The University of Iowa
WEBThe Old Capitol remains one of the most recognizable images and landmarks in the state of Iowa. At the center of the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, the building represents a great deal to our students, staff, community members, and state history.
Old Capitol – The Icon of SUI. - Our Iowa Heritage
WEBOld Capitol – Circa 1892. The Old Stone Capitol stands at the heart of the central campus, overlooking the Iowa River which divides the campus of the University of Iowa. Dr. Benjamin F. Shambaugh, in his classic book The Old Stone Capitol Remembers (1939), pays the following tribute…
The Old Stone Capitol, a former Iowa capitol building in Iowa …
WEBAug 9, 2016 · The Old Stone Capitol, a former Iowa capitol building in Iowa City, Iowa that was the last capitol before statehood, when Iowa was a U.S. territory.
Visit | Old Capitol Museum - The University of Iowa
WEBVISIT the Old Capitol Museum on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa. The historical museum at the center of campus in Iowa City is open to the public with free admission. Use this page to plan your visit, schedule a tour, and learn more.
Old Capitol Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go …
WEBNow a National Historic Landmark, the Old Capitol Museum welcomes you to explore. Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City, the building offers special event venue rentals and also features both permanent and changing …
Old Capitol : portrait of an Iowa landmark - Archive.org
WEBJun 24, 2020 · Built between 1839 and 1842, the domed structure of Iowa City's Old Capitol served as the third territorial capitol and the first state capitol of Iowa. In 1857, when the state government was moved to Des Moines, Old Capitol became the first building of the new University of Iowa.