A color view of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, its large gilded central dome and smaller corner domes rising above a long stone facade of pilasters and arched windows, with trees and lawn in the foreground. Completed in 1886, the building is one of the few state capitols with five domes, and its central dome is covered in 23-karat gold leaf. The capitol sits on a hill east of the Des Moines River and remains the seat of Iowa's legislature and governor.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Dear Ma, - Oct 24 - 20
How are you this fine day
have been wondering you would
write this afternoon it has
been so nice. I suppose you have
got home by this time. I got
a letter from Effie last week
she is coming a nice trip.
How I wish to be [illegible] Friday evening
to the basket ball game.
[illegible]
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/Cv 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, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/iowa-state-capitol-des-moines-iowa-circa-1910. Accessed October 24, 2026.
