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Iowa U Museum of Art Beside Iowa River Takes Shape
The first Iowa building by Harrison and Abramovitz for the University of Iowa fine arts campus takes form on the Iowa City riverfront. The museum, sparked by the 1962 Elliott gift and backed by over 1.2 million in private funds, features a 150 by 180 foot indoor sculpture court and a dramatic ceiling with Plexiglas eye. Construction emphasizes meticulous formwork, continuous concrete pours, and handcrafted brick terraces as workers complete the terrace and outdoor walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Harrison and
Abramovitz
U.N
New York City
Iowa River
Museum of Art
University of Iowa Fine Arts
University
Owen Elliott
Cedar Rapids
U. of S. Foundation
New York
U. of S. Museum
Marshall Winders
Fane F. Vawter Co
Ray Winders
Alfert Wilke
Gustave von Groschwitz
Winders
Big Court
Virginia
Riverside Drive
Wilke
Cassidy
von Groschwitz
University of Iowa
Harrison and Abramovitz
U. of I. Museum