The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines rises on a hill east of the Des Moines River, its gilded central dome and four smaller corner domes above a long stone facade of pilasters and arched windows. Trees and lawn fill the foreground. Completed in 1886, the capitol is one of the few state capitols with five domes, and its central dome is covered in 23-karat gold leaf. It remains the seat of Iowa's legislature and governor.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Douds Ia.
Dear Mae, - Oct 24- 20
How are you. this fine day
Have been wishing you would
write out this afternoon it has
been so nice. Suppose you have
got home by this time. I got
a letter from Effie last week
she is having a nice trip.
Has you up to Douds. Friday evening
to the basket ball game, A
Sincerely
Ethel
White border with edge soiling and wear; a small blue ink spot on the lower border. Fine halftone/lithographic screen visible in the sky.
No legible postmark — only a faint circular cancel. Divided back with green "Post Card" heading and stamp box "PLACE STAMP HERE" (E C / K C° corner marks); E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee imprint; card no. 21159 N. Blue-pen message dated Oct 24 - 20. Light toning and edge wear.
Cite this card
Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa, 1920, postcard, c. 1920. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/iowa-state-capitol-des-moines-iowa-1920. Accessed November 2, 2026.
