Iowa State Building
Architect: Josselyn & Taylor, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Area: 19,120
Cost: $40,000
Picturesque World’s Fair, An Elaborate Collection of Colored Views—Published with the Endorsement and Approval of George R. Davis, 1894
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The partially completed Spectatorium can be seen in the back.
Going now to the extreme northeastern corner of the Park the visitor reaches the State Building of Iowa. It is made up of additions to a building which already stood there known as the “park shelter.” The permanent portion is built of brick and stone, with the walls open to the roof, and broad projecting eaves. With this, and the addition, a very large structure is formed of harmonious architectural designs. State, national, and territorial seals are used in the decoration. Various industries are portrayed in low relief in the columns, and on the main walls, under the porch, are authentic relief portraits of the Indian Chiefs, Black Hawk and Keokuk, The ture reproduction of the Sioux City ” Corn Palace.” It is unique and of remarkable interest. There are also exhibit rooms in the other portions of the building, as well as all conveniences of the public.
Iowa State Building
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