Historic Districts
Vacant / Not In Use
Iowa - Polk County
Polk County Iowa (Page 3) has 50 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 1 place of National significance and 5 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Iowa Commission for the Blind Building, Iowa Commission for the Blind Building, Iowa State Capitol, Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District and Jordan House.

Learn about the many famous people who are associated with these Polk County historic places including Norman Kenneth Jernigan, James Cunningham Jordan, Newens, Lynn,, Francis M. Kirkham, Susan Newens and George B. Peak.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Polk County places including Bird & Rawson Proudfoot, Keffer & Jones, J. Cochrane, A. Piquenard, Proudfoot & Bird, Oliver O. Smith, unknown, H.L. Co. Stevens, John A. Benson and William Foster. Prominent architectural styles found in Polk Country are Colonial Revival, Classical Revival and Beaux Arts.

Hotel Kirkwood (added 2003 - #03001256)
Also known as Kirkwood Civic Center Hotel, Kirkwood Hotel
400 4th St. (400 Walnut St.) , Des Moines
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Stevens, H.L., and Company
Architectural Style:
Art Deco
Area of Significance:
Community Planning And Development, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Hotel
More Information:
archives document
Hotel Randolph (added 2009 - #09000403)
Also known as Randolph Hotel
200-204 4th St. , Des Moines
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Stevens, H.L. Co.
Architectural Style:
Chicago, Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Engineering
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Hotel
More Information:
archives document
Hubbell Building (added 2004 - #04000818)
904 Walnut St. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Commerce
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Business
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Vacant/Not In Use
Current Sub-function:
Business
More Information:
archives document
Hubbell Warehouse (added 2010 - #10000894)
340 SW 5th St, Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce, Transportation
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
More Information:
archives document
I.O.O.F. (International Order of Odd Fellows) Valley Junction Lodge Hall Number 604 (added 2017 - #100001793)
216-218 5th Street, West Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Social History
Period of Significance:
1897-1966 AD
Ingersoll Place Plat Historic District (added 2000 - #00000931)
28th St., Linden and High Sts. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Dombach, Charles
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman, Colonial Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Iowa Commission for the Blind Building (added 2009 - #09000714)
Also known as YMCA, Iowa Department for the Blind
524 4th St. , Des Moines
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person
Historic Person:
Jernigan, Norman Kenneth
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Education, Social History
Period of Significance:
1950-1974
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Government, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Civic, Government Office, Library, Multiple Dwelling, Restaurant, School, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Government, Social
Current Sub-function:
Civic, Educational Related Housing, Government Office, Library, Multiple Dwelling, School, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Iowa Ford Tractor Company Repair and Warehouse Building (added 2021 - #100006262)
213 13th Street, Des Moines
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Iowa State Capitol (added 1976 - #76000799)
Grand Ave. and E. 12th St. , Des Moines
Nikopoley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Piquenard,A., Cochrane,J.
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Capitol, Government Office
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Capitol, Government Office
More Information:
archives document
Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District (added 1987 - #87000014)
Also known as Iowa State Fairgrounds;See Also:Fish and Game Pavilion and A
E. Thirtieth St. and Grand Ave. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Et al., Keffer & Jones
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Conservation, Entertainment/Recreation, Agriculture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function:
Fair
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Fair
More Information:
archives document
Iowa State Historical Building (added 1978 - #78001251)
E. 12th and Grand Ave. , Des Moines
Wetteland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Smith,Oliver O.
Architectural Style:
Beaux Arts
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Government Office
Current Function:
Government, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Government Office, Museum
More Information:
archives document
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank Building (added 1979 - #79000924)
Also known as Valley National Bank Building
520 Walnut St. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot,Rawson,Souers & Thomas
Architectural Style:
Art Deco
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Financial Institution, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Financial Institution, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
James Callanan Junior High School (added 2002 - #02001236)
3010 Center St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot, Rawson and Souers
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Education
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Education
Current Sub-function:
School
Johnson, Capt. Nicholas W. and Emma, House (added 1990 - #90001854)
Jct. of 21st St. and University Ave. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Smith,Oliver O.
Architectural Style:
Other, Queen Anne, Renaissance
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic, Funerary
Current Sub-function:
Graves/Burials, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Johnstone, Dr. Anna E. and Andrew A., House (added 1996 - #96001152)
Also known as Royal House
1810 8th St. , Des Moines
CelticClicker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Queen Anne
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Social History
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Jones, G.W., Building (added 2016 - #16000364)
Des Moines, Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Early Commercial, Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1949 AD
Jordan House (added 1973 - #73000738)
Also known as Iowa State Senator James C. Jordan Homestead
2251 Fuller Rd. , West Des Moines
Goddesshanna, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person
Historic Person:
Jordan,James Cunningham
Significant Year:
1855
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Social History
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Camp
More Information:
archives document
Keeler, Rev. R. W. and Fannie E., House (added 1993 - #93001184)
Also known as Henry C. Borzo House
1430 10th St. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Detwiler and Bedford
Architectural Style:
Stick/Eastlake
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Kingman Place Historic District (added 2000 - #00000928)
27th to 31st Sts., Kingman Blvd., Rutland St. and Cottage Ave. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman, Colonial Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Kirkham, Francis M., House (added 1988 - #88001328)
1026 Twenty-fourth St. , Des Moines
CelticClicker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Person
Historic Person:
Kirkham,Francis M.
Significant Year:
1888
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Knotts, Nellie and Thomas, House (added 1988 - #88001333)
1021 Twenty-sixth St. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Kromer Flats (added 1996 - #96001151)
Also known as Drummond Apartments;The Drummond
1433--1439 6th Ave. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Liebbe,Nourse,& Rasmussen
Architectural Style:
Renaissance
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Community Planning And Development, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Lexington, The (added 1976 - #76000800)
Also known as Lexington Apartments;See Also:Sherman Hill Historic District
1721 Pleasant St. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Weitz,Fred
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Liberty Building (added 2010 - #10000488)
Also known as Bankers Life Insurance Company, WHO Radio
418 Sixth Ave , Des Moines
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Benson, John A., Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson
Architectural Style:
Skyscraper
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Business
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Business, Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Linden Heights Historic District (added 2003 - #03001262)
Foster Dr., Glenview Dr., Woodlawn, Park Hill Dr. W of SW 42nd St. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Johnson, Carl V., Boyd and Moore
Architectural Style:
Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Transportation, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic, Recreation And Culture, Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling, Work Of Art (Sculpture, Carving, Rock Art)
More Information:
archives document
Lord, Richard T. C., and William V. Wilcox House (added 1988 - #88001336)
2416 Kingman Blvd. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Lustron House #02437 (added 2020 - #100005272)
1440 63rd St., Windsor Heights
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Area of Significance:
Architecture
Mack-International Motor Truck Corporation Building (added 2017 - #100000488)
121 12th Street, Des Moines
KatelynFoster22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1924-1941 AD
Mahnke House (added 1983 - #83003622)
2707 High St. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Weitz,Fred W.
Architectural Style:
Prairie School
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Maine, The (added 1996 - #96001143)
Also known as The Maine Flats;The Maine Apartments
1635 6th Ave. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
unknown
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Community Planning And Development, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Maish House (added 1977 - #77000548)
1623 Center St. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Italianate
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Masonic Temple of Des Moines (added 1997 - #97000961)
1011 Locust St. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot Bird & Rawson
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Beaux Arts
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Meeting Hall, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Social
Current Sub-function:
Business, Business, Meeting Hall, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Mattes, Minnie Y. and Frank P., House (added 2009 - #09001090)
Also known as Kappa Kappa Gamma House
1305 34th St. , Des Moines
MHDU, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Schmitz, Herbert & Frances, Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Education
Current Sub-function:
Educational Related Housing
More Information:
archives document
Methodist Deaconess Institute--Esther Hall (added 2009 - #09000067)
Also known as Bible Training School; Women's Foreign Missionary Society;, Women's Home Missionary Society-Bible Training School
921 Pleasant St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot, Bird and Rawson, Arthur Neumann and Sons
Architectural Style:
Colonial Revival
Area of Significance:
Religion, Social History, Education, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Education, Religion, Religion, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Church Related Residence, Church School, Institutional Housing, Religious Structure, School
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use, Work In Progress
More Information:
archives document
Middlesex Plat Historic District (added 2000 - #00000932)
Center St. to Woodland Ave., 31st to 35th Sts. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Tillia, Henry
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Community Planning And Development, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Municipal Building (added 1977 - #77000549)
E. 1st and Locust Sts. , Des Moines
Iowahwyman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Multiple
Architectural Style:
Beaux Arts
Area of Significance:
Law, Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Government Office
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Government Office
More Information:
archives document
Murillo Flats (added 2009 - #09000404)
Also known as McNamara Flats, The Murillo
605 16th St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
National Biscuit Company Building (added 2009 - #09000273)
1001 Cherry St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Industry
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Historic Sub-function:
Processing
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Naylor House (added 1974 - #74000806)
944 W. 9th St. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Foster,William
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
New Lawn, The (added 1996 - #96001150)
Also known as The New Lawn Apartments
1245 6th Ave. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Morrison and Thorne
Architectural Style:
Prairie School
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Transportation, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure
More Information:
archives document
Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District (added 2003 - #03000062)
Also known as Newens Danitary Dairy, Newens House
2300-2312 University Ave., and 2225 University Ave. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Person
Historic Person:
Newens, Lynn,, Newens, Susan
Significant Year:
1913, 1922, 1934
Area of Significance:
Agriculture, Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Processing, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Hotel, Professional, Restaurant, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Norman Apartment Building (added 1988 - #88001327)
3103 University Ave. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Northwestern Hotel (added 1984 - #84001300)
321 E. Walnut , Des Moines
Smallbones, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot,Bird & Rawson
Architectural Style:
Renaissance
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Oaklands, The, Historic District (added 1996 - #96001155)
Oakland and Arlington Aves. between Franklin and College Aves. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Liebbe, Nourse, & Rasmussen, Cross, C.C., & Company
Architectural Style:
Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Queen Anne
Area of Significance:
Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Odenweller, F. F.--James P. and Nettie Morey House (added 1988 - #88001337)
1115 27th St. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Owl's Head Historic District (added 1978 - #78001253)
Ridge Rd., Forest Dr., 28th and 29th Sts. , Des Moines
Farragutful, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Multiple
Architectural Style:
Other, Colonial Revival, Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Peak, George B., House (added 1978 - #78001254)
Also known as New Life Eternity House
1080 22nd St. , Des Moines
CelticClicker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other, Colonial Revival
Historic Person:
Peak,George B.
Significant Year:
1900
Area of Significance:
Economics, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Social
Current Sub-function:
Civic
More Information:
archives document
Perry and Brainard Block (added 1996 - #96001149)
Also known as North Des Moines Town Hall
1601 6th Ave. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Government
Historic Sub-function:
City Hall, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Domestic, Social
Current Sub-function:
Meeting Hall, Secondary Structure
More Information:
archives document
Plymouth Place (added 2015 - #15000140)
Des Moines, Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Modern Movement
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974 AD
Polk County Courthouse (added 1979 - #79000925)
6th and Mulberry Sts. , Des Moines
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot & Bird
Architectural Style:
Beaux Arts
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Courthouse
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Courthouse
More Information:
archives document

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