When we travel we often go to the Internet and type in "What to do in (Fill in the City)" . We did this for Des Moines, Iowa and the Number One thing to see is the State Capital. It turns out that is a wonderful recommendation. The architecture is fabulous!
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These "Paintings" are most impressive, even more so as you get closer and realize they are mosaics. |
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The variety of colors, finishes and craftsmanship are impressive |
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The law library could have been a movie set for something from Harry Potter at Hogwarts |
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These rotating Arts and Craft book holders are most interesting |
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This wall decoration is prior to wall paper and is all done with hand painted stencils |
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Detailed paint work |
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LOTS of children were there for tours |
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Entrance to the Iowa Supreme Court chamber |
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Quite the place to visit |
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