When was it published?

July 15, 1869 in The Tipton Advertiser

Domestic News July 15, 1869

The Tipton Advertiser

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State House Plan, Des Moines, J G Farrand, Architect, Legislative Halls, Dome, Two Million Dollars

Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa

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In Des Moines, architect J. G. Farrand presented plans for a proposed State House: 350 feet long, 250 feet wide, with a 250-foot dome, two legislative halls, 21 committee rooms, executive offices, historical room, picture gallery; cost two million dollars.

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STATE HOUSE PLAN.—While recently in Des Moines, we called at the office of Mr. J. G. Farrand, the architect, who showed us a plan of the proposed State House. The edifice is to be 350 feet long and 250 feet wide, with a court between the wings in the rear of the dome. Height of dome 250 feet. Provision is made for two legislative halls, 21 committee rooms, several executive offices, a historical room, a picture gallery, &c. The cost will be two million dollars. The building if put up on this plan will be an honor to the State, and no better than it should be.

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

State House Plan Des Moines J G Farrand Architect Legislative Halls Dome Two Million Dollars

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. J. G. Farrand

Where did it happen?

Des Moines

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Primary Location

Des Moines

Key Persons

Mr. J. G. Farrand

Outcome

the cost will be two million dollars. the building if put up on this plan will be an honor to the state, and no better than it should be.

Event Details

While recently in Des Moines, we called at the office of Mr. J. G. Farrand, the architect, who showed us a plan of the proposed State House. The edifice is to be 350 feet long and 250 feet wide, with a court between the wings in the rear of the dome. Height of dome 250 feet. Provision is made for two legislative halls, 21 committee rooms, several executive offices, a historical room, a picture gallery, &c.