Iowa Old Capitol Building
Old Capitol | |
Old Capitol, 2008 | |
Interactive map showing the location of Iowa Old Capitol Building | |
| Location | Iowa City, Iowa, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°39′40.84″N 91°32′8.33″W / 41.6613444°N 91.5356472°W |
| Built | 1842 |
| Architect | John F. Rague |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Part of | Pentacrest (ID78001230) |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000475 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 31, 1972 |
| Designated NHL | January 07, 1976 |
The 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. It was individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1972, and it was named a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1976. In 1978 it was included as a contributing property in the Pentacrest, a historic district listed on the NRHP.