Iowa Old Capitol Building

The Iowa Old Capitol Building is located in , United States. It was once the main government building for the state of , and it now stands as the most prominent landmark at the center of the University of Iowa's campus.
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  • Type: Museum
  • Description: former government building of the state of Iowa
  • Also known as: “Old Capitol” and “Pentacrest”
  • Address: 1 North Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52242

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Pentacrest and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

Historic site
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The is the Old Capitol and a collection…

Museum
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The …

Museum
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The … is situated 1,300 feet southwest of Iowa Old Capitol Building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Iowa City and University Heights.

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Village
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is a city in , , United States.

Town
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is a city in , United States. is situated 2½ miles northwest of Iowa Old Capitol Building.

Iowa Old Capitol Building

Latitude
41.66131° or 41° 39′ 41″ north
Longitude
-91.53617° or 91° 32′ 10″ west
Elevation
692 feet (211 metres)
Established
1840
Operator
The University of Iowa
Open location code
86HCMF67+GG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 102239320
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Geo­Names ID
4869830
Wiki­data ID
Q6064530
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Iowa Old Capitol Building” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Manville Heights and Capitol View.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Jessup Hall and MacBride Hall.

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