Iowa · County

Polk County

211 listed places in 11 towns, 2 of them National Historic Landmarks.

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Des Moines 195· walking tours
Landmark · Des Moines
Fort Des Moines Provisional Army Officer Training School
National Historic LandmarkListed 1974
Building · Des Moines
Abraham Lincoln High School
BuildingListed 2002
Building · Des Moines
Ainsworth, William W. and Elizabeth J., House
BuildingListed 1998
Historic district · Slater
Alleman, Richard L. and Verda M., Farm Historic District
Historic districtListed 2015

Every listing

Abraham Lincoln High School▾2002
Address
2600 SW 9th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 24, 2002
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
02001250
Built
1923
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Abraham Lincoln High School
Acadian Manor Historic District▾·
Address
2801- 2815 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Condon Apartments
Reference
100005567
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
William W. and Elizabeth J. Ainsworth House▾1998
Address
1310 7th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Catholic Worker House; Dingman House
Reference
98001275
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ainsworth, William W. and Elizabeth J., House
Alleman, Richard L. and Verda M., Farm Historic District▾2015
Address
2701 NW. 158th Ave., Slater
Listed
May 1, 2015
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
National
Reference
15000192
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Alleman, Richard L. and Verda M., Farm Historic District
American Republic Insurance Company Headquarters Building▾2015
Address
601 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 22, 2015
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
American Republic Insurance Co. National Headquarters Bldg.; American Enterprise Group
Reference
15000917
Style
modern architecture
Contributing
1 building, 2 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
American Republic Insurance Company Headquarters Building
Josiah Andrews House▾1988
Address
1128 27th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 1, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001338
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Andrews, Josiah, House
Apperson-Iowa Motor Car Company Building▾2016
Address
1420 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 13, 2016
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Garage Building for Rawson Brothers
Reference
16000363
Built
1921
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Apperson-Iowa Motor Car Company Building
Argonne Building▾·
Address
1723 Grand Ave. (1723-1733 Grand Ave., plus 515 18th St.), Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
100005608
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Ashby Manor Historic District▾1992
Address
Roughly bounded by Beaver Ave. and Ashby Park, Des Moines
Listed
Sep 4, 1992
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture, Landscape architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
92001150
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ashby Manor Historic District
Ayrshire Apartments▾1996
Address
1815 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Community planning, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Ayrshire; Ayrshire Apartment Building
Reference
96001144
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ayrshire Apartments
William H. and Alice Bailey House▾1996
Address
1810 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Politics and government, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
96001148
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bailey, William H. and Alice, House
Baker–Devotie–Hollingsworth Block▾1978
Address
524 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 14, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Studio Building
Reference
78001256
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Baker–Devotie–Hollingsworth Block
Baker–DeVotie–Hollingsworth Block (Boundary Increase)▾2008
Address
516-526 E Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jan 10, 2008
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Studio Block
Reference
07001358
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Baker–DeVotie–Hollingsworth Block (Boundary Increase)
C. H. Baker Double House▾1996
Address
1700--1702 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Community planning, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Indiana Apartments; The Manor; The Manor House
Reference
96001153
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Baker, C. H., Double House
Walter M. Bartlett Double House▾1998
Address
1416-1418 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Community planning, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
98001279
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bartlett, Walter M., Double House
Bates Park Historic District▾1996
Address
4th St. between Orchard and Clark Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96001154
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bates Park Historic District
William A. and Etta Baum Cottage▾1996
Address
1604 8th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96001147
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Baum, William A. and Etta, Cottage
Byron A. Beeson House▾1996
Address
1503 5th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mission Temple Academy
Reference
96001141
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Beeson, Byron A., House
Hill McClelland Bell House▾1988
Address
1091 26th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 1, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001334
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bell, Hill McClelland, House
F. A. Benham House▾1998
Address
716 19th. St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 5, 1998
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Stoner House; Barquist House
Reference
98001326
Style
Stick style
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Benham, F. A., House
Big Creek Schoolhouse▾2004
Address
112 3rd St., Polk City
Listed
Aug 11, 2004
Listed for
Education, Politics and government, Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
04000816
Built
1863
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Big Creek Schoolhouse
Byron and Ivan Boyd House▾2004
Address
304 42nd St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 6, 2004
Listed for
Architecture, Art
Significance
Local
Also known as
Boyd Cottage
Reference
04000263
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Boyd, Byron and Ivan, House
Boyt Company Building▾2009
Address
210 Court Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 10, 2009
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gilchrist Building
Reference
09000108
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Boyt Company Building
Bryn Mawr Apartments▾·
Address
511 29th St., Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
100001699
Built
1918
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bryn Mawr Apartments
Burns United Methodist Church▾1977
Address
811 Crocker St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 15, 1977
Listed for
Black heritage, Religion, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
77000546
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Burns United Methodist Church
Burnstein–Malin Grocery▾·
Address
1241 6th Ave., Des Moines
Reference
98001277
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Burnstein–Malin Grocery
Camp Dodge Pool District▾1995
Address
Buildings A22--A24, Camp Dodge, Johnston
Listed
Feb 17, 1995
Listed for
Military, Entertainment and recreation, Engineering
Significance
Local
Also known as
Camp Dodge Swimming Pool Complex
Reference
95000098
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Camp Dodge Pool District
James Sansom Carpenter House▾1998
Address
3320 Kinsey Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 23, 1998
Listed for
Engineering, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Oakwood Estate
Reference
98000379
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Carpenter, James Sansom, House
Larnerd Case House▾1982
Address
3111 Easton Blvd., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 21, 1982
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Rose Hill
Reference
82002633
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Case, Larnerd, House
Chaffee–Hunter House▾1998
Address
1821 8th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hunter House
Reference
98001274
Built
1886
Style
Queen Anne style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Chaffee–Hunter House
D.S. Chamberlain Building▾2007
Address
1312 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 28, 2007
Reference
07000346
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Chamberlain, D.S., Building
Chautauqua Park Historic District▾1990
Address
Roughly bounded by 16th St., Hickman Rd., and Chautauqua Pkwy., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 22, 1990
Listed for
Community planning, Landscape architecture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
89001776
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Chautauqua Park Historic District
Civic Center Historic District▾1988
Address
Des Moines River, Center St. Dam to Scott Ave. Dam, including both banks, Des Moines
Listed
Dec 7, 1988
Listed for
Community planning, Landscape architecture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:US Post Office; Municipal Building; Public Library of
Reference
88001168
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Civic Center Historic District
Clemens Automobile Company Building▾2009
Address
200 10th St., Des Moines
Listed
May 6, 2009
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
09000272
Built
1916
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Clemens Automobile Company Building
College Corner Commercial Historic Business District▾1998
Address
Euclid Ave., between Second and Third Aves., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 23, 1998
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Secon
Reference
98000385
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
College Corner Commercial Historic Business District
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church▾2016
Address
1050 24th St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 12, 2016
Listed for
Social history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
16000607
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church
Court Avenue Bridge▾1998
Address
Court Ave. over Des Moines R., Des Moines
Listed
May 15, 1998
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
98000489
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Court Avenue Bridge
Crane Building▾2001
Address
1440 Walnut, Des Moines
Listed
Aug 30, 2001
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
01000914
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Crane Building
Crawford House▾1983
Address
2203 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jan 27, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83000398
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Crawford House
Albert Baird Cummins House▾1982
Address
2404 Forest Dr., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 30, 1982
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
National
Also known as
Terrace Tower
Reference
82002634
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cummins, Albert Baird, House
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Jay Norwood Darling and Genevieve Pendleton House▾1992
Address
2320 Terrace Rd., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 30, 1992
Listed for
Conservation, Architecture, Communications
Significance
National
Also known as
Edwin and Carolyn Hunter House
Reference
91001838
Style
bungalow
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Darling, Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton, House
Davidson Bros. Company Warehouse and Manufacturing Building▾·
Address
108 SW 3rd Street, Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
100011064
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Professor Charles O. Denny House▾1988
Address
1084 Twenty-fifth St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001329
Built
1893
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Denny, Professor Charles O., House
Des Moines Art Center▾2004
Address
4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 19, 2004
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
03000063
Built
1948
Style
Art Nouveau architecture
Contributing
1 building, 2 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines Building▾2013
Address
405 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 16, 2013
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Burton Building
Reference
13000829
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Des Moines Building
Des Moines Fire Department Headquarters–Fire Station No. 1 and Shop Building▾2014
Address
900 Mulberry St., 100 9th St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 7, 2014
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture, Communications
Significance
Local
Also known as
Des Moines Central Fire Department Headquarters
Reference
14000113
Contributing
2 buildings, 2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Des Moines Fire Department Headquarters–Fire Station No. 1 and Shop Building
Des Moines Saddlery Company Building▾1985
Address
307--311 Court Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 27, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Saddlery Building
Reference
85001378
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Des Moines Saddlery Company Building
Des Moines Western Railway Freight House▾2008
Address
625 E. Court Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jul 10, 2008
Listed for
Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Des Moines, Iowa Falls &; Northern Railroad Freight House; St. Paul &; Des Moines Railroad Freight House
Reference
08000682
Built
1903
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Des Moines Western Railway Freight House
Drake University Campus Historic District▾1988
Address
Roughly two blks. along University Ave. near Twenty-fifth St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
88001341
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Drake University Campus Historic District
Earle & LeBosquet Block▾2009
Address
407-409 Court Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 11, 2009
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Redhead &; Wellslager Block
Reference
09000402
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Earle & LeBosquet Block
East Des Moines Commercial Historic District▾2019
Address
Roughly bounded by E. 4th, Des Moines, E. 6th, and E. Locust Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 22, 2019
Listed for
Commerce, Ethnic heritage, Architecture, European heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
100003523
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
East Des Moines Industrial Historic District▾·
Address
Roughly E. 2nd to E. 5th & E. Walnut to E. Market Sts., Des Moines
Listed for
Commerce, Industry, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100001700
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
East Des Moines Industrial Historic District
East Des Moines Industrial Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾·
Address
401 East Court Ave, Des Moines
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
(Great Atlantic &; Pacific Tea Co.) A&; P Super Market Building
Reference
100008682
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Elliott Furniture Company▾2015
Address
424 E. Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Jan 14, 2015
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Newlen Block; Elliott-Anderson; Elliott Furniture
Reference
14001149
Style
Moderne architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Elliott Furniture Company
Elmwood, The- The Oaks-The Birches▾·
Address
2315 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Grand Trees
Reference
100006155
Built
1923
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Building▾2015
Address
604 Locust St. & 316 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 21, 2015
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
State
Reference
15000154
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Building
Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House▾2002
Address
1410 19th St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 1, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000294
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Evans, Edward B. and Nettie E., House
Farmhouse, Olmsted Family▾·
Address
4010 70th St., Urbandale
Listed for
Community planning, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Olmsted-Urban House
Reference
100004230
Built
1904
Style
American Foursquare
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Farmhouse, Olmsted Family
Financial Center Office Building▾·
Address
207 Seventh Street, Des Moines
Listed for
Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
100011415
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Fire Station No. 4▾1979
Address
1041 8th St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 27, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
79000923
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fire Station No. 4
Firestone District Office and Warehouse▾·
Address
1775 East Euclid St., Des Moines
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
100008431
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
First Methodist Episcopal Church▾1984
Address
10th and Pleasant Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 12, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
First United Methodist Church
Reference
84001295
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Fish and Game Pavilion and Aquarium▾1991
Address
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines
Listed
Dec 23, 1991
Listed for
Conservation, Education, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Natural Resources Pavilion and Aquarium; See Also:Iowa State
Reference
91001836
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fish and Game Pavilion and Aquarium
Fitch, F.W., Company Historic District▾2013
Address
300-306 15th & 1510-1526 Walnut Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 9, 2013
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
BMS Building; Fitch Studio, LLC
Reference
13000147
Contributing
3 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fitch, F.W., Company Historic District
Fleming Building▾2002
Address
218 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
May 22, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000541
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fleming Building
Flynn Farm, Mansion, and Barn▾1973
Address
2600 111th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 30, 1973
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Agriculture, Conservation, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Flynn Farm; Walnut Hill Farm; Clive Honor Farm
Reference
73000737
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Flynn Farm, Mansion, and Barn
Flynn–Griffin Building▾2016
Address
319 7th St., Des Moines
Listed
May 3, 2016
Listed for
Commerce, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Flynn Block; Peoples' Savings Bank Building; Griffin, Edna M., Building
Reference
16000215
Style
modern architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Flynn–Griffin Building
Fort Des Moines Provisional Army Officer Training SchoolNHL1974
Franklin Apartments▾1996
Address
1811 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Rood House; Antes House; Coffin Apartments
Reference
96001142
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Franklin Apartments
Rees Gabriel House▾1978
Address
1701 Pennsylvania Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 1, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78001250
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gabriel, Rees, House
Goddard Bungalow Court Historic District▾2000
Address
1410-21 Goddard Court, 1232 14th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 21, 2000
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
00000930
Style
bungalow
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Goddard Bungalow Court Historic District
Goode, Lowry W., and Hattie N., First North Des Moines House▾1998
Address
1813 7th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Allabach House
Reference
98001280
Built
1884
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Goode, Lowry W., and Hattie N., First North Des Moines House
Grand View College (Old Main)▾1978
Address
1200 Grandview Ave., Des Moines
Listed
May 23, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old Main, Grand View College
Reference
78001252
Built
1895
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Grand View College (Old Main)
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George▾1997
Address
1118 35th St., Des Moines
Listed
Feb 28, 1997
Listed for
Architecture, Religion, European heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
Elmwood United Presbyterian Church
Reference
97000101
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George
Greenwood Park Plats Historic District▾2013
Address
Roughly 39th to 42nd Sts., approx. Grand Ave. to Center & Pleasant Sts., 4006, 4024 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 24, 2013
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
13000068
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Greenwood Park Plats Historic District
Grocers Wholesale Company Building▾2008
Address
22 W. 9th St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 25, 2008
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sears and Roebuck Farm Store
Reference
08000330
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Grocers Wholesale Company Building
F.E. Haley Double House▾1998
Address
1233-1235 7th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gordon Apartments
Reference
98001278
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Haley, F.E., Double House
Hallett Flat–Rawson & Co. Apartment Building▾2000
Address
1301-1307 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 1, 2000
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hallett Apartments; Arlington Apartments
Reference
00001456
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hallett Flat–Rawson & Co. Apartment Building
Harbach, L. and Sons Furniture Warehouse and Factory Complex▾2015
Address
300-316 SW. 5th St., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 21, 2015
Listed for
Industry, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
L. Harbach's Sons Co.; Way-Helms Co. &; Red Cross Mattress; L. Ginsberg &
Reference
15000918
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Harbach, L. and Sons Furniture Warehouse and Factory Complex
Dr. John B. and Anna M. Hatton House▾1998
Address
1730 7th St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 23, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hatton House
Reference
98000408
Style
Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hatton, Dr. John B. and Anna M., House
Hawkeye Insurance Company Building▾1986
Address
209 Fourth St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 28, 1986
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hawkeye Building
Reference
86000874
Built
1869
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hawkeye Insurance Company Building
Hawkeye Transfer Company Warehouse▾2010
Address
702 Elm St., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 22, 2010
Significance
Local
Also known as
Luthe Hardware Warehouse No. 3
Reference
10000077
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hawkeye Transfer Company Warehouse
William B. Hayes House▾1996
Address
1547 Arlington Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96001140
Style
Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hayes, William B., House
Hazen, Allen, Water Tower▾2004
Address
4800 Hickman Rd., Des Moines
Listed
Aug 11, 2004
Listed for
Engineering, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Municipal Water Tower
Reference
04000819
Built
1931
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hazen, Allen, Water Tower
Henshie–Briggs Row House▾2001
Address
1106 High St., Des Moines
Listed
Aug 8, 2001
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Wetherell Ericsson Leusink Architects
Reference
01000855
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Henshie–Briggs Row House
Herndon Hall▾1977
Address
2000 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jul 27, 1977
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
77000547
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Herndon Hall
Herring Motor Car Company Building▾2004
Address
110 W. 10th St., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 6, 2004
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
04001325
Built
1912
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Herring Motor Car Company Building
Herrold Bridge▾1998
Address
NW 88th Ave. over Beaver Cr., Herrold vicinity
Listed
May 15, 1998
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
98000490
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Herrold Bridge
Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Sixth Avenues▾1998
Address
Roghly jct. of Euclis Ave. and Sixth Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jul 15, 1998
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
98000867
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Sixth Avenues
Hippee Building▾·
Address
206 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hipee-Polk Building; Southern Surety Building; Savings and Loan Building; Midland Building
Reference
100002325
Built
1913
Style
Chicago School
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hippee Building
Hohberger Building▾2002
Address
502-506 E. Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 12, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02001019
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hohberger Building
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Des Moines Building▾2017
Address
601 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jan 24, 2017
Significance
State
Also known as
American Federal Savings and Loan Building; Catholic Pastoral Center
Reference
100000561
Contributing
1 building, 1 site, 3 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Des Moines Building
Home of Marshall's Horseradish▾1998
Address
1546 2nd Place, Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Agriculture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Marshall House; Stish House; Marshall's Horseradish Farm
Reference
98001285
Built
1886
Style
Queen Anne style
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Home of Marshall's Horseradish
Homestead Building▾1982
Address
303 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 5, 1982
Listed for
Agriculture, Architecture, Communications
Significance
State
Also known as
Martin Hotel
Reference
82002635
Built
1893
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Homestead Building
Hotel Fort Des Moines▾1982
Address
10th and Walnut Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 16, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82002636
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Hotel Kirkwood▾2003
Address
400 4th St. (400 Walnut St.), Des Moines
Listed
Dec 10, 2003
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
Kirkwood Hotel; Kirkwood Civic Center Hotel
Reference
03001256
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Kirkwood
Hotel Randolph▾2009
Address
200-204 4th St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 11, 2009
Listed for
Engineering, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Randolph Hotel
Reference
09000403
Style
Neoclassical architecture, Chicago School
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Randolph
Hubbell Building▾2004
Address
904 Walnut St., Des Moines
Listed
Aug 11, 2004
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
04000818
Style
Chicago School
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hubbell Building
Hubbell Warehouse▾2010
Address
340 SW 5th St, Des Moines
Listed
Nov 12, 2010
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce, Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hawkeye Transfer Co.; Brown-Camp Hardware Co. Warehouse; Great Atlantic &; Pacific Tea Co. Warehouse
Reference
10000894
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hubbell Warehouse
I.O.O.F. (International Order of Odd Fellows) Valley Junction Lodge Hall No. 604▾·
Address
216-218 5th St., West Des Moines
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Valley Junction Odd Fellows Hall; Yeaton &; Burnette Building
Reference
100001793
Built
1898
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
I.O.O.F. (International Order of Odd Fellows) Valley Junction Lodge Hall No. 604
Ingersoll Place Plat Historic District▾2000
Address
28th St., Linden and High Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 21, 2000
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
00000931
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ingersoll Place Plat Historic District
Iowa Commission for the Blind Building▾2010
Address
524 4th St., Des Moines
Listed
Jul 2, 2010
Listed for
Social history, Education, Politics and government
Significance
State
Also known as
YMCA; Iowa Department for the Blind
Reference
09000714
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Iowa Commission for the Blind Building
Iowa Ford Tractor Company Repair and Warehouse Building▾·
Address
213 13th Street, Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
H.B. Leiserowitz
Reference
100006262
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Iowa State Capitol▾1976
Address
Grand Ave. and E. 12th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 21, 1976
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
76000799
Built
1886
Style
Neoclassical architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Iowa State Capitol
Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District▾1987
Address
E. Thirtieth St. and Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 14, 1987
Listed for
Conservation, Agriculture, Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Iowa State Fairgrounds; See Also:Fish and Game Pavilion and A
Reference
87000014
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District
Iowa State Historical Building▾1978
Address
E. 12th and Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 14, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78001251
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Iowa State Historical Building
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank Building▾1979
Address
520 Walnut St., Des Moines
Listed
Jul 10, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Valley National Bank Building
Reference
79000924
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank Building
Capt. Nicholas W. and Emma Johnson House▾1990
Address
Jct. of 21st St. and University Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 6, 1990
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
90001854
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Johnson, Capt. Nicholas W. and Emma, House
Dr. Anna E. and Andrew A. Johnstone House▾1996
Address
1810 8th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Social history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Royal House
Reference
96001152
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Johnstone, Dr. Anna E. and Andrew A., House
G.W. Jones Building▾2016
Address
1430 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 14, 2016
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Electric Farm Lighting Co.; Laster Motor Company
Reference
16000364
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jones, G.W., Building
Jordan House▾1973
Address
2251 Fuller Rd., West Des Moines
Listed
Dec 10, 1973
Listed for
Politics and government, Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
Iowa State Senator James C. Jordan Homestead
Reference
73000738
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jordan House
Rev. R. W. and Fannie E. Keeler House▾1993
Address
1430 10th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 4, 1993
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Henry C. Borzo House
Reference
93001184
Style
Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Keeler, Rev. R. W. and Fannie E., House
Kingman Place Historic District▾2000
Address
27th to 31st Sts., Kingman Blvd., Rutland St. and Cottage Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 21, 2000
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
00000928
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kingman Place Historic District
Francis M. Kirkham House▾1988
Address
1026 Twenty-fourth St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001328
Built
1888
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kirkham, Francis M., House
Nellie and Thomas Knotts House▾1988
Address
1021 Twenty-sixth St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001333
Built
1894
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Knotts, Nellie and Thomas, House
Kromer Flats▾1996
Address
1433--1439 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Drummond Apartments; The Drummond
Reference
96001151
Built
1905
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kromer Flats
The Lexington▾1976
Address
1721 Pleasant St., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 12, 1976
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lexington Apartments; See Also:Sherman Hill Historic District
Reference
76000800
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lexington, The
Liberty Building▾2010
Address
418 Sixth Ave, Des Moines
Listed
Jul 22, 2010
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Bankers Life Insurance Company; WHO Radio
Reference
10000488
Style
Chicago School
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Liberty Building
Linden Heights Historic District▾2003
Address
Foster Dr., Glenview Dr., Woodlawn, Park Hill Dr. W of SW 42nd St., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 10, 2003
Listed for
Community planning, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
03001262
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Linden Heights Historic District
Lord, Richard T. C., and William V. Wilcox House▾1988
Address
2416 Kingman Blvd., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001336
Built
1888
Style
Queen Anne style, Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lord, Richard T. C., and William V. Wilcox House
Lustron House #02437▾·
Address
1440 63rd St., Windsor Heights
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Alvord, Vernon H. and Doris H., House; Westchester 02 Deluxe Model
Reference
100005272
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Mack–International Motor Truck Corporation Building▾·
Address
121 12th St., Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lovejoy Bulding
Reference
100000488
Built
1924
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mack–International Motor Truck Corporation Building
Mahnke House▾1983
Address
2707 High St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 13, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83003622
Style
Prairie School architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mahnke House
The Maine▾1996
Address
1635 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Maine Flats; The Maine Apartments
Reference
96001143
Built
1913
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Maine, The
Maish House▾1977
Address
1623 Center St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 11, 1977
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
77000548
Built
1882
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Maish House
Masonic Temple of Des Moines▾1997
Address
1011 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Aug 29, 1997
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
97000961
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Masonic Temple of Des Moines
Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House▾2009
Address
1305 34th St., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 16, 2009
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Kappa Kappa Gamma House
Reference
09001090
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mattes, Minnie Y. and Frank P., House
Methodist Deaconess Institute–Esther Hall▾2009
Address
921 Pleasant St., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 4, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Social history, Religion, Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Bible Training School; Women's Foreign Missionary Society; Women's Home Missionary Society-Bible Training School
Reference
09000067
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Methodist Deaconess Institute–Esther Hall
Middlesex Plat Historic District▾2000
Address
Center St. to Woodland Ave., 31st to 35th Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 21, 2000
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
00000932
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Middlesex Plat Historic District
Municipal Building▾1977
Address
E. 1st and Locust Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 10, 1977
Listed for
Law, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
77000549
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Municipal Building
Murillo Flats▾2009
Address
605 16th St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 9, 2009
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
McNamara Flats; The Murillo
Reference
09000404
Built
1905
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Murillo Flats
National Biscuit Company Building▾2009
Address
1001 Cherry St., Des Moines
Listed
May 6, 2009
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
09000273
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
National Biscuit Company Building
Naylor House▾1974
Address
944 W. 9th St., Des Moines
Listed
Jul 10, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
74000806
Built
1869
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Naylor House
The New Lawn▾1996
Address
1245 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Transportation, Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
The New Lawn Apartments
Reference
96001150
Built
1915
Style
Prairie School architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
New Lawn, The
Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District▾2003
Address
2300-2312 University Ave., and 2225 University Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 17, 2003
Listed for
Agriculture, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Newens Danitary Dairy; Newens House
Reference
03000062
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District
Norman Apartment Building▾1988
Address
3103 University Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001327
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Norman Apartment Building
Northwestern Hotel▾1984
Address
321 E. Walnut, Des Moines
Listed
Jan 12, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84001300
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Northwestern Hotel
Oaklands, The, Historic District▾1996
Address
Oakland and Arlington Aves. between Franklin and College Aves., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture, Landscape architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96001155
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Oaklands, The, Historic District
Odenweller, F. F.–James P. and Nettie Morey House▾1988
Address
1115 27th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 1, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001337
Built
1896
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Odenweller, F. F.–James P. and Nettie Morey House
Owl's Head Historic District▾1978
Address
Ridge Rd., Forest Dr., 28th and 29th Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 11, 1978
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78001253
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Owl's Head Historic District
George B. Peak House▾1978
Address
1080 22nd St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 14, 1978
Listed for
Commerce, Economics
Significance
Local
Also known as
New Life Eternity House
Reference
78001254
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Peak, George B., House
Perry and Brainard Block▾1996
Address
1601 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
North Des Moines Town Hall
Reference
96001149
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Perry and Brainard Block
Plymouth Place▾2015
Address
4111 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 14, 2015
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
15000140
Style
modern architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Plymouth Place
Polk County Courthouse▾1979
Address
6th and Mulberry Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 30, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
79000925
Style
Beaux-Arts
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Polk County Courthouse
Polk County Homestead and Trust Company Addition Historic District▾2016
Address
Both sides of 7th & 8th Sts., S. of Franklin & N. of College Aves., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 4, 2016
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture, Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
16000687
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Polk County Homestead and Trust Company Addition Historic District
Prospect Park Second Plat Historic District▾1998
Address
Roughly along the Des Moines R. S to Franklin Ave., between 6th Ave. and 9th St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 23, 1998
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture, Landscape architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Official Plat of Government Lot 2, Corrected Plat of the Sec
Reference
98000375
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Prospect Park Second Plat Historic District
Public Library of Des Moines▾1977
Address
Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Jul 25, 1977
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
77000550
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Public Library of Des Moines
Register and Tribune Building▾2016
Address
715 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 20, 2016
Listed for
Commerce, Communications, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
16000385
Style
modern architecture, Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Anson O. Reynolds House▾1988
Address
1022 Twenty-sixth St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001331
Built
1890
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Reynolds, Anson O., House
Riverview Park Plat Historic District▾1996
Address
Arlington Ave. between Franklin and 6th Aves., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
96001157
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Riverview Park Plat Historic District
Ralph Rollins House▾1978
Address
2801 Fleur Dr., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 14, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Bohen Estate
Reference
78001255
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rollins, Ralph, House
Ruan Center & Carriers Building▾·
Address
666 Grand Avenue & 601 Locust Street, Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Ruan Center Complex (preferred); Two Ruan
Reference
100011416
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 site, 2 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Rumely–Des Moines Drug Company Building▾1989
Address
110 SW. Fourth St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 16, 1989
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
State
Also known as
Rumely Bldg; Federal Machine Corp Bldg; Security File Warehous
Reference
89002008
Style
Chicago School
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rumely–Des Moines Drug Company Building
Saint John's Roman Catholic Church▾1987
Address
1915 University Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1987
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
87001497
Built
1927
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Saint John's Roman Catholic Church
Salisbury House▾1977
Address
4025 Tonawanda Dr., Des Moines
Listed
Jul 20, 1977
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce, Industry
Significance
National
Also known as
Weeks, Carl and Edith C. (Van Slyke), House and Gardens
Reference
77000551
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Salisbury House
Sargent's Garage▾1998
Address
510 College Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Robinson's Paint and Body Shop; Grand Spring Body and Paint C
Reference
98001276
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sargent's Garage
Savery Hotel▾1998
Address
401 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 5, 1998
Listed for
Commerce, Military, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hotel Savery; New Hotel Savery; Savery Hotel and Spa
Reference
98001324
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Savery Hotel
Julius Scheibe Cottage▾1998
Address
815 College Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
98001281
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scheibe, Julius, Cottage
Schmitt and Henry Manufacturing Company▾2010
Address
309 SW 8th St., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 17, 2010
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sealy Building
Reference
10000078
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Schmitt and Henry Manufacturing Company
Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House▾1988
Address
1014 Twenty-sixth St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001332
Built
1889
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scott, Mary A. and Caleb D., House
Scottish Rite Consistory Building▾1983
Address
6th Ave. and Park St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 29, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83000399
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scottish Rite Consistory Building
Seth Richards Commercial Block▾2005
Address
300-310 Court Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 11, 2005
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce, Ethnic heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lederer-Strauss Building
Reference
01001460
Built
1890
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Seth Richards Commercial Block
Sherman Hill Historic District▾1979
Address
Roughly bounded by Woodland Ave., 19th, School, and 15th Sts., Des Moines
Listed
Jan 25, 1979
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Lexington, The; Sherman, Hoyt, Place
Reference
79000926
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sherman Hill Historic District
Sherman Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease)▾2012
Address
Generally between 15th St., Woodland Ave., MLK Pkwy., & I-235, Des Moines
Listed
Mar 7, 2012
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Transportation, Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sherman Hill; The Hill
Reference
12000063
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Hoyt Sherman Place▾1977
Address
1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 19, 1977
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
77000552
Built
1907
Style
Victorian architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sherman, Hoyt, Place
Lampson P. Sherman House▾1988
Address
1052 Twenty-sixth St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001335
Built
1888
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sherman, Lampson P., House
John P. Simmons House▾1988
Address
1113 27th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 1, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001339
Built
1894
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Simmons, John P., House
Sixth and Forest Historic District▾1996
Address
Jct. of 6th and Forest Aves., NE and NW corners, Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96001156
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sixth and Forest Historic District
Smouse, David W., Opportunity School▾2002
Address
2820 Center St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 24, 2002
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
02001251
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Smouse, David W., Opportunity School
Southeast Water Trough▾1976
Address
SE 11th and Scott St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 8, 1976
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old Through
Reference
76000801
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Southeast Water Trough
Southwest Fifth St. Bridge▾1998
Address
SW Fifth St. over Raccoon R., Des Moines
Listed
May 15, 1998
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
98000487
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Southwest Fifth St. Bridge
St. Ambrose Cathedral and Rectory▾1979
Address
607 High St., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 30, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
79000927
Built
1940
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Ambrose Cathedral and Rectory
St. Anthony’s Church▾·
Address
15 Indianola Rd., Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church; St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church; St. Anthony’s
Reference
100006734
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
St. Paul's Episcopal Church▾2010
Address
815 High St., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 31, 2010
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul
Reference
10000129
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Standard Glass and Paint Company Building▾2004
Address
112 10th St., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 6, 2004
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
04001323
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Standard Glass and Paint Company Building
Samuel A. and Margaret Stevenson House▾1985
Address
2940 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jan 3, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85000008
Style
Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Stevenson, Samuel A. and Margaret, House
Thomas I. Stoner House▾1992
Address
1030 56th St., Des Moines
Listed
Feb 12, 1992
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Highlands
Reference
92000006
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Stoner, Thomas I., House
Dr. Richard and Paulina Stuart House▾1988
Address
1060 Twenty-fifth St., Des Moines
Listed
Sep 8, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001330
Built
1895
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Stuart, Dr. Richard and Paulina, House
Studebaker Corporation Branch Office Building▾2015
Address
1436-42 Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 15, 2015
Listed for
Politics and government, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Iowa truck and Tractor Co., Apperson Iowa Motor Car Co.; Sears Auto Co., Sanders Motor Co.
Reference
15000895
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Studebaker Corporation Branch Office Building
Sylvan Theater Historic District▾1995
Address
In Greenwood Park on W side of 45th St., 1 block S of jct. with Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Aug 15, 1995
Listed for
Social history, Entertainment and recreation, Landscape architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Greenwood Park Outdoor Theater
Reference
95000965
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sylvan Theater Historic District
Syndicate Block▾2001
Address
501 E. Locust, Des Moines
Listed
Oct 1, 2001
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
McCoy Building
Reference
01001059
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Syndicate Block
Taft–West Warehouse▾2006
Address
216-222 Court Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Dec 20, 2006
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
C.C. Taft Company Building; Plumb Supply Company; Ben's Furniture Warehouse; Nacho Mamma's
Reference
06001162
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Taft–West Warehouse
Teachout Building▾1999
Address
500-502 E. Locust St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 29, 1999
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
99000491
Style
Chicago School
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Teachout Building
Terrace HillNHL2003
Terrace Hill▾1972
Address
2300 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 14, 1972
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Hubbell Mansion
Reference
72000480
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Terrace Hill
Theodore Roosevelt High School▾2002
Address
4419 Center St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 24, 2002
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
02001234
Built
1923
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Trent–Beaver House▾1996
Address
1802 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 25, 1996
Listed for
Community planning, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96001145
Style
American Craftsman
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Trent–Beaver House
Paul J. and Ida Trier House▾1988
Address
6880 N.W. Beaver Dr., Johnston
Listed
Nov 9, 1988
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
88002148
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Trier, Paul J. and Ida, House
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church▾1998
Address
1548 8th St., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 23, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Trinity United Methodist Church; Trinity Church
Reference
98000380
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Susie P. Turner Double House▾1998
Address
1420-1422 8th St., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
98001284
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Turner, Susie P., Double House
U.S. Post Office▾1974
Address
2nd and Walnut Sts., Des Noines
Listed
Nov 19, 1974
Listed for
Architecture, Communications
Significance
State
Reference
74002323
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
U.S. Post Office
Universalist Church▾2005
Address
420 4th St., Mitchellville
Listed
Sep 6, 2005
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
05000253
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Universalist Church
Vail, Mrs. Marian D.–Prof. Charles Noyes Kinney House▾1988
Address
1056 26th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 1, 1988
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88001340
Built
1889
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Val-Air Ballroom▾·
Address
301 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Val Air Ballroom
Reference
100008304
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Val-Air Ballroom
Valley Auto Co.-Morgan Auto Co. Garage▾·
Address
333 5th St., West Des Moines
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
100006523
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Valley Junction Commercial Historic District▾·
Address
100-318 5th St. (even side 300 only) & cross streets, West Des Moines
Listed for
Commerce, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
100001739
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Valley Junction Commercial Historic District
Valley Junction-West Des Moines City Hall and Engine House▾1983
Address
137 5th St., West Des Moines
Listed
Feb 17, 1983
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
83000400
Built
1901
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Valley Junction-West Des Moines City Hall and Engine House
Veneman's Bungalow Court Historic District▾2000
Address
1101-115 Droukas Court, 1228, 1232 E. 12th St., Des Moines
Listed
Nov 21, 2000
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Droukas Court
Reference
00000929
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Veneman's Bungalow Court Historic District
Henry Wallace House▾1993
Address
756 16th St., Des Moines
Listed
May 14, 1993
Listed for
Conservation, Agriculture, Communications
Significance
State
Also known as
Uncle Henry Wallace House; See Also:Sherman Hill Historic Dis
Reference
93000412
Style
Victorian architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wallace, Henry, House
Walnut Tire and Battery Co.–Globe Publishing Company Building▾·
Address
1417-1425 Walnut St., Des Moines
Listed for
Commerce, Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100000489
Built
1924
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Walnut Tire and Battery Co.–Globe Publishing Company Building
Warfield, Pratt and Howell Company Warehouse▾1985
Address
100 West Court Ave., Des Moines
Listed
May 15, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85001056
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Warfield, Pratt and Howell Company Warehouse
Washington and Elizabeth Miller Tract-Center-Soll Community Historic District▾·
Address
Roughly 35th to 38th Sts. between 3500-3607 Grand Ave. to Center St., Des Moines
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100000490
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Charles H. Weitz and Lena May House▾1998
Address
1424 5th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
98001282
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Weitz, Charles H. and Lena May, House
West Chester▾1984
Address
3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Jan 19, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
D. S. Chamberlain House/Wesley Acres
Reference
84001304
Built
1903
Style
Jacobethan
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Chester
West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District▾1998
Address
W. Ninth St. from University Ave. to Hickman Rd., Des Moines
Listed
Apr 23, 1998
Listed for
Transportation, Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Ninth Street Corridor; Ninth Street
Reference
98000377
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District
Wherry Block▾1998
Address
1600-1602 6th Ave., Des Moines
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Wherry's Hall; Scruby Brothers Grocery; Scruby's Grocery Store
Reference
98001283
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wherry Block
William O. and Mattie M. Coffee House▾·
Address
4140 Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Senator Francis House
Reference
100011107
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Woodland Place Historic District▾2000
Address
25th to 27th St. to Woodland Ave., De Moines
Listed
Nov 21, 2000
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
Woodland Heights Neighborhood
Reference
00000927
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Woodland Place Historic District
Youngerman Block▾2009
Address
206-208 4th St., Des Moines
Listed
Jun 10, 2009
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Art Block; Conrad Youngerman Block
Reference
09000405
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Youngerman Block
Younker Brothers Department Store▾2010
Address
713 Walnut St., Des Moines
Listed
Mar 17, 2010
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
10000079
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Younker Brothers Department Store
Younker Brothers Department Store (Boundary Decrease)▾·
Address
713 Walnut St., Des Moines
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Wilkins Building
Reference
100002487
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗

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Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Iowa

  • Archaeological Guide to Iowa
    William E. Whittaker and Lynn M. Alex, 2015
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    Federal writers' project, 2013
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    Wende Elliott and William Rose, 2013
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