The Iowa Capitol is one stop in the Galaxie’s continuing journey to photograph America’s state capitol buildings. This page is ready to grow as new photographs and stories are added.
Iowa Capitol
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The Galaxie at the Capitol
The 1966 Galaxie at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
Capitol and Capital City History
Completed in 1886, the Iowa State Capitol is best known for its central gold-leaf dome surrounded by four smaller domes. The Renaissance Revival building contains extensive decorative art, woodwork, and a grand law library.
Iowa City first served as capital, but lawmakers chose Des Moines in 1857 as population shifted westward. Its central location at the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers made it more accessible to the growing state.