August 31, 1960 – The State Historical Society of Iowa dedicates the Centennial Building on Iowa Avenue in Iowa City.
The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) Centennial Building in Iowa City. Under William Peterson’s leadership, the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) grew from 1,100 members in 1947 to nearly 11,000 in 1972, and he not only convinced state legislators to fund a new building to house the state’s growing historic collection, but raised a good portion of the $500,000 needed as well. The result was The Centennial Building in Iowa City, which became the new home of the SHSI in 1960.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – NOT ONLY IS THE CENTENNIAL BUILDING IN IOWA CITY IN GREAT DANGER OF DISAPPEARING – BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE COUNTLESS HISTORICAL TREASURES WITHIN ARE ENDANGERED AS WELL!
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