Des Moines Building

The Des Moines Building is an historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1930 based on the designs of the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson, Souers & Thomas. It is a combination of the Art deco and Art Moderne styles. The 14-story structure rises to a height of 190 feet (58 m).[2] The former office building was abandoned and in May 2011 the city of Des Moines declared it a public nuisance so as to acquire it to be redeveloped. In November of the same year they sold the building for $150,000 to Des Moines Apartments, LP who developed it into 146 loft apartments.[3][4] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.[1] The basement is home to a recreational room as well as a work out room. The rooftop is accessible via the 14th floor and has a great 360 degree view of Des Moines. The building is also connected to the city's extensive skywalk system.

Des Moines Building
Location in Iowa
Location in United States
Location405 6th Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa
Coordinates41°35′13.75″N 93°37′29.21″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1930
ArchitectProudfoot, Rawson, Souers & Thomas
Architectural styleArt Deco
Art Moderne
MPSArchitectural Legacy of Proudfoot & Bird in Iowa MPS
NRHP reference No.13000829[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 16, 2013

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Des Moines Building". Emporis. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
  3. Jason Pulliam (2011-11-07). "Updated: City Council approves sale of Des Moines Building for $150,000". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
  4. "Des Moines Building". Foutch Brothers. Archived from the original on 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2013-12-15.


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