Ola Babcock Miller Building
Ola Babcock Miller Building, Beaux-Arts government building in Des Moines, United States.
The State Library building features a limestone facade with three projecting pavilions, Ionic columns, and a central dome at 1112 E Grand Avenue.
Constructed between 1898 and 1910, the structure initially housed the State Historical Department, which previously occupied three rooms in the Iowa State Capitol.
The building underwent renovation and received its current name in recognition of Ola Babcock Miller, who served as the first female Secretary of State of Iowa.
The State Library operates on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with visitor parking available in the lot directly north of the building.
The central pavilion follows a Greek cross layout and includes a raised basement with rusticated stone, while hollow tiles form the upper limestone walls.
Location: Iowa
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
GPS coordinates: 41.59278,-93.60250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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