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Spiral staircase in the State Capitol Law Library in Iowa (USA) 1886​

The spiral staircase in the State Capitol Law Library in Iowa, built in 1886, is a remarkable example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. Located within the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, this staircase is made primarily from wrought iron and showcases intricate designs and elegant details typical of the period.

 

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Spiral staircase in the State Capitol Law Library in Iowa (USA) 1886​

The spiral staircase in the State Capitol Law Library in Iowa, built in 1886, is a remarkable example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. Located within the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, this staircase is made primarily from wrought iron and showcases intricate designs and elegant details typical of the period.

Wow. In the US? So beautiful.

 

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Wow. In the US? So beautiful.

There is a road trip destination.

 

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Strahov library, Prague

 

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Strahov library, Prague

Lovely, I have seen a few in Europe, in Austria and Ireland.

 

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Strahov library, Prague

I've been to Prague and did not see this library. 'Cause I'm a cultural slacker.

 

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Oh, my.

50's erotica?

 

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I want a better look at those shoes!!

 

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Ummm. Wow.

I got a little flustered.

 

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You, me and a book

 

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I was advised not to say
“You Don’t Have Any Real History” to Americans.

 

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This may be obvious but please confirm: is this from the movie Miller’s Girl?

 

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There is a place for all three.
Best to limit one's exposure to that Russian despair tho!

 

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Spiral staircase in the State Capitol Law Library in Iowa (USA) 1886​

The spiral staircase in the State Capitol Law Library in Iowa, built in 1886, is a remarkable example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. Located within the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, this staircase is made primarily from wrought iron and showcases intricate designs and elegant details typical of the period.

Iowa has one of the most beautiful capitals in the USA

 

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