Episodes
EpisodeSeason1Episode105
Explore the art and architecture of historic Mason City and Clear Lake.
EpisodeSeason1Episode104
Explore Iowa's oldest city through the history of its settlement, industrial booms, faith and iconic downtown structures.
EpisodeSeasonEpisode103
Explore the architecture, culture and history of the Old Capitol, Hancher Auditorium, Englert Theatre and Kinnick Stadium through a combination of indoor filming, drone cinematography and in-depth interviews.
EpisodeSeason1Episode102
Experience the architecture, culture and history intertwined throughout the buildings in Iowa's City of Five Seasons.
EpisodeSeason1Episode101
Explore the history of the State Capitol, Terrace Hill, World Food Prize, Hoyt Sherman Place and Salisbury House.
Clips
ClipSeason1Episode104
As Iowa's first city, Dubuque's city hall, jail and county courthouse have played an integral part in Dubuque residents' lives.
ClipSeason1Episode104
When the Great Depression devastated the entire country financially, it presented an opportunity for Dubuque to enhance its city park and develop "a city in a garden."
ClipSeason1Episode104
The Fenelon Place Elevator is the shortest and steepest funicular in the world.
ClipSeason1Episode104
Mathias Ham became one of Dubuque's first residents and spent 20 years building a beautiful estate.
ClipSeason1Episode104
The Millwork District was the industrial hub of Dubuque and today is finding a new way to enrich the community while preserving its hardworking history.
ClipSeason1Episode104
St. Luke's and Steeple Square tell the story of Dubuque's first non-native religion in this look at the city's oldest Catholic churches.
ClipSeason1Episode102
Brucemore Mansion traces a multi-generational story alongside Iowa history including railroads, meatpacking, as well as steel and iron.
ClipSeason1Episode102
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses the hometown work of iconic American artist, Grant Wood.
ClipSeason1Episode102
The historic Louis Sullivan bank building found along the Cedar River was built in the early 20th century.
ClipSeason1Episode102
The National Czech and Slovak museum chronicles rich immigrant heritage.
ClipSeason1Episode102
The legendary Paramount Theatre began as a 1920s showcase for traveling performers, then a grand movie theater.
ClipSeason1Episode102
Resting on an island in the Cedar River, the Veteran's Memorial Building is a gathering place for generations of veterans and citizens.
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About the Show
Explore the architecture, history and culture of some of Iowa's most iconic buildings.