| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 171 pages). |
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Iowa language |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
A Bur oak original
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Bur oak original.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-164) and index. |
| Summary |
Built between 1839 and 1842, the domed structure of Iowa City's Old Capitol served as the third territorial capitol and the first state capitol of Iowa. In 1857, when the state government was moved to Des Moines, Old Capitol became the first building of the new University of Iowa. It remains today the centerpiece of this handsome campus. The story of its history and restoration, told in this elegantly illustrated book, is an intriguing account of historical architectural detection. Using primary sources, including manuscripts, vouchers, account books, newspaper stories, correspondence, a. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The Territorial and Statehood Years, 1842-1857; 2. The University Years, 1857-1970; 3. The Rehabilitation, 1921-1924; 4. The Architectural Restoration, 1970-1976; 5. The Interior; 6. The Dedication; Epilogue; Appendix A: Old Capitol Restoration Committee; Appendix B: University Student Involvement; Appendix C: Old Capitol Dedication Program; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index. |
| Access |
Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Old Capitol (Iowa City, Iowa)
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Old Capitol (Iowa City, Iowa) |
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University of Iowa -- Buildings -- Conservation and restoration.
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University of Iowa. |
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Buildings. |
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Conservation and restoration. |
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Old Capitol (Iowa City, Iowa) |
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University of Iowa. |
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Architecture, Modern -- 19th century -- Conservation and restoration -- Iowa -- Iowa City.
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Architecture, Modern. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Iowa -- Iowa City. |
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Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Iowa -- Iowa City.
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Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration. |
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Iowa City (Iowa) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Conservation and restoration.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Keyes, Margaret N., 1918- Old Capitol. 1st ed. Iowa City, Iowa : University of Iowa Press, 1988 0877452105 (DLC) 88022689 (OCoLC)18325902 |
| ISBN |
1587291231 (electronic book) |
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9781587291234 (electronic book) |
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0877452105 |
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9780877452102 |
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