National Register of Historic Places
Old Capitol
Old Capitol is a historic place in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000475.
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Old Capitol
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About this place
What is Old Capitol?
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.
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Listing details
- Name
- Old Capitol
- City
- Iowa City
- County
- Johnson County
- State
- Iowa
- Listed on the National Register
- May 31, 1972
- NRIS reference number
- 72000475
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.66127, -91.53624
When was Old Capitol listed on the National Register?
Old Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 1972.
Where is Old Capitol located?
Old Capitol is located in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa at approximately 41.66127, -91.53624. See the map above.
Is Old Capitol a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Old Capitol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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