November 1871 - The original cornerstone was laid in the southwest corner of the Capitol Building. It was 7 x 3 x 3 feet and inscribed with the names of the Capitol commissioners. Inside were 40 items.
Weaknesses were found in that first foundation.
1873 - A new commission was formed, a new foundation laid and cornerstone re-inscribed: "IOWA A.D. 1873". The same 40 items were returned to the cornerstone and another box added that brought the legislative history up to date.
Previous articles in the series:
Allison Monument
American Revolution
Bicentennial Fountain
Bicentennial Time Capsule
Centennial Time Capsule
Christopher Columbus Memorial
