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East 9th and Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-5591
www.legis.state.ia.us/Pubinfo/Tour/
OverviewBuilt between 1871 and 1886, this magnificent building is one of the nation's finest examples of 19th century architecture. Its dome, constructed of steel and brick, is externally... more
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Wow i love it
by A Yahoo! Contributor
free and awsome super place to see and you must go. i loved it and it is so wow!! if you don't go you will miss out on history and fun...more
Must See!!
by A Yahoo! Contributor
If you come to Des Moines, you have to see the capitol!! It has REAL gold on the tops!! A breathtaking site. No matter what state I see...more
I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!
by A Yahoo! Contributor
I cannot believe such an obscure state like IOWA has the most beautiful capitol in the US. Everything about it is so magnificent, and...more
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Nearby CitiesBerwick, IA (5.5 miles) | West Des Moines, IA (5.6 miles) | Urbandale, IA (5.6 miles) | Clive, IA (6.0 miles) | Johnston, IA (6.6 miles)
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