First Iowa City Capitol Building
First Iowa City capitol building. Batter's Capitol Building in Iowa City was used as the capitol while Old Capitol was constructed. Des Moines was later named the capital city.
Used with permission of the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.
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Pathways
Why might the cities in the East have had the newest fashions? Why not the South or West?
Media Artifacts
Investigation Tip: Look closely at photographs for details. Divide the photograph into four areas and write down everything you see in each area. What did you discover?