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Iowa State Capitol
1007 East Grand AvenueDes Moines Polk County Iowa 50319
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The Capitol was constructed between 1871 and 1886. It is the only five-domed state capitol in the country. The main dome of the capitol is gilded in tissue-paper thin sheets of pure 23-karat gold and is 275 feet (84 m) tall.
Current Rating: 5 by 4 voters.
Landmark Trivia
- At the start of the music video for 'Dead Memories' by heavy metal band Slipknot, the lead singer is seen leaning on a shovel outside Iowa State Capitol.
- The first floor includes the governor's office, the Supreme Court chamber, and other offices.
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