Historic Districts
Vacant / Not In Use
Iowa - Polk County
Polk County Iowa (Page 4) has 50 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 2 places of National significance and 6 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Salisbury House, Terrace Hill, Salisbury House, Southwest Fifth St. Bridge and Terrace Hill.

Many famous people are associated with these Polk County historic places including Carl Weeks, F.M. Hubbell, Henry Wallace, Watkins, Augustus "Gus",, Effie Watkins and H.E. Teachout.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Polk County places including Jacob Weidenmann, William Whitney Rasmussen, Boyington, William W., Elletson, JT, Byron Bennett Boyd, Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., Killmar,, Des Moines City Engineer, James Knox Taylor, Frank Lloyd Wright, Paul Smith and W.W. Boyington. Prominent architectural styles found in Polk Country are Late Victorian, Early Commercial and Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements.

Salisbury House (added 1977 - - #77000551)
Also known as Weeks, Carl and Edith C. (Van Slyke), House and Gardens
4025 Tonawanda Dr. , Des Moines
Jmaxschwerd, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Rasmussen, William Whitney, Boyd, Byron Bennett
Architectural Style:
Other, Tudor Revival
Historic Person:
Weeks, Carl
Significant Year:
1923, 1928
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Industry, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Landscape
Historic Sub-function:
Communications Facility, Garden, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Garden, Museum
More Information:
archives document
Sargent's Garage (added 1998 - - #98001276)
Also known as Robinson's Paint and Body Shop;Grand Spring Body and Paint C
510 College Ave. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Specialty Store
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Savery Hotel (added 1998 - - #98001324)
Also known as Hotel Savery;New Hotel Savery;Savery Hotel and Spa
401 Locust St. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Stevens, H.L. & Co.
Architectural Style:
Colonial Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce, Military
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel, Institutional Housing
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Hotel
More Information:
archives document
Scheibe, Julius, Cottage (added 1998 - - #98001281)
815 College Ave. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Hallett, George E.
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Schmitt and Henry Manufacturing Company (added 2010 - - #10000078)
Also known as Sealy Building
309 SW 8th St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Industry
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Industry/Processing/Extraction
Historic Sub-function:
Manufacturing Facility
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Warehouse
More Information:
archives document
Scott, Mary A. and Caleb D., House (added 1988 - - #88001332)
1014 Twenty-sixth St. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Scottish Rite Consistory Building (added 1983 - - #83000399)
6th Ave. and Park St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Harrison,Roland
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Social
Historic Sub-function:
Clubhouse, Meeting Hall
Current Function:
Social
Current Sub-function:
Clubhouse, Meeting Hall
More Information:
archives document
Seth Richards Commercial Block (added 2005 - - #01001460)
Also known as Lederer-Strauss Building
300-310 Court Ave. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Romanesque
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Other-Ethnic, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
More Information:
archives document
Sherman Hill Historic District (added 1979 - - #79000926)
Also known as See Also:Lexington, The;Sherman, Hoyt, Place
Roughly bounded by Woodland Ave., 19th, School, and 15th Sts. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Local, Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Single Dwelling
Sherman, Hoyt, Place (added 1977 - - #77000552)
1501 Woodland Ave. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Vorse,Kraetsen & Kraetsch
Architectural Style:
Other, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Social History
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Domestic, Recreation And Culture, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Auditorium, Civic, Museum, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture, Social
Current Sub-function:
Auditorium, Civic, Museum
More Information:
archives document
Sherman, Lampson P., House (added 1988 - - #88001335)
1052 Twenty-sixth St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Simmons, John P., House (added 1988 - - #88001339)
1113 27th St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Sixth and Forest Historic District (added 1996 - - #96001156)
Jct. of 6th and Forest Aves., NE and NW corners , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architectural Style:
Romanesque, Early Commercial, Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Smouse, David W., Opportunity School (added 2002 - - #02001251)
2820 Center St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot, Rawson, Souers, & Thomas
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Education
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Education
Current Sub-function:
School
More Information:
archives document
Southeast Water Trough (added 1976 - - #76000801)
Also known as Old Through
SE 11th and Scott St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Social History
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Sub-function:
Public Works
Current Sub-function:
Public Works
More Information:
archives document
Southwest Fifth St. Bridge (added 1998 - - #98000487)
SW Fifth St. over Raccoon R. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., Killmar,, Des Moines City Engineer
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
archives document
St. Ambrose Cathedral and Rectory (added 1979 - - #79000927)
607 High St. , Des Moines
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Egan,James
Architectural Style:
Romanesque, Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Church Related Residence, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Church Related Residence, Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (added 2010 - - #10000129)
Also known as The Cathedral Church of St. Paul
815 High St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Foster and Liebbe
Architectural Style:
Gothic, Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Standard Glass and Paint Company Building (added 2004 - - #04001323)
112 10th St. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Specialty Store, Warehouse
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Stevenson, Samuel A. and Margaret, House (added 1985 - - #85000008)
2940 Cottage Grove Ave. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Stick/Eastlake
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Stoner, Thomas I., House (added 1992 - - #92000006)
Also known as The Highlands
1030 56th St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Wetherell & Harrison
Architectural Style:
Other, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Stuart, Dr. Richard and Paulina, House (added 1988 - - #88001330)
1060 Twenty-fifth St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Studebaker Corporation Branch Office Building (added 2015 - - #15000895)
Des Moines, Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1974 AD
Sylvan Theater Historic District (added 1995 - - #95000965)
Also known as Greenwood Park Outdoor Theater
In Greenwood Park on W side of 45th St., 1 block S of jct. with Grand Ave. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Robinson, Francis Asbury, Bartholomew, Harland, Associates
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Landscape Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation, Social History
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function:
Outdoor Recreation, Theater
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Outdoor Recreation, Theater
More Information:
archives document
Syndicate Block (added 2001 - - #01001059)
Also known as McCoy Building
501 E. Locust , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Christy, William, Cady, T.H.
Architectural Style:
Renaissance
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Multiple Dwelling
Current Function:
Work In Progress
More Information:
archives document
Taft--West Warehouse (added 2006 - - #06001162)
Also known as C.C. Taft Company Building;Plumb Supply Company;, Ben's Furniture Warehouse;Nacho Mamma's
216-222 Court Ave. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Vorse, Kraetsch, & Kraetsch
Architectural Style:
Early Commercial, Art Deco
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Warehouse
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Vacant/Not In Use
Current Sub-function:
Professional
More Information:
archives document
Teachout Building (added 1999 - - #99000491)
500-502 E. Locust St. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoor, Bird and Rawson
Architectural Style:
Early Commercial
Historic Person:
Teachout, H.E.
Significant Year:
1912
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Health Care, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Clubhouse, Financial Institution, Medical Business/Office, Professional
Current Function:
Work In Progress
More Information:
archives document
Terrace Hill (added 2003 - - #03001036)
Also known as Iowa Governor's Mansion, Allen, benjamin F., House; Hubbell, Frederick M., House
2300 Grand Avenue , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Boyington, William W., Elletson, JT, Weidenmann, Jacob
Architectural Style:
Second Empire
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Terrace Hill (added 1972 - - #72000480)
Also known as Hubbell Mansion
2300 Grand Ave. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Boyington,W.W.
Architectural Style:
Other
Historic Person:
Hubbell,F.M.,et al.
Significant Year:
1869, 1867
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Transportation
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Theodore Roosevelt High School (added 2002 - - #02001234)
4419 Center St. , Des Moines
Beemergirl515, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot, Bird and Rawson
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Education
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Education
Current Sub-function:
School
More Information:
archives document
Trent--Beaver House (added 1996 - - #96001145)
1802 6th Ave. , Des Moines
Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Martin, John, Company
Architectural Style:
Prairie School
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Architecture, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Trier, Paul J. and Ida, House (added 1988 - - #88002148)
6880 N.W. Beaver Dr. , Johnston
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Smith,Paul, Wright,Frank Lloyd
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (added 1998 - - #98000380)
Also known as Trinity United Methodist Church;Trinity Church
1548 8th St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Turner, Susie P., Double House (added 1998 - - #98001284)
1420-1422 8th St. , Des Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
James Maine & sons Company
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
U.S. Post Office (added 1974 - - #74002323)
2nd and Walnut Sts. , Des Noines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Taylor,James Knox
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Communications
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Federal
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Post Office
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Post Office
More Information:
archives document
Universalist Church (added 2005 - - #05000253)
420 4th St. , Mitchellville
Richc80, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Mitchell, Thomas
Architectural Style:
Mid 19th Century Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
archives document
Vail, Mrs. Marian D.--Prof. Charles Noyes Kinney House (added 1988 - - #88001340)
1318 27th St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Valley Junction Commercial Historic District (added 2017 - - #100001739)
100-318 5th Street (even side 300 only) and cross streets, West Des Moines
Iowahwyman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Mixed (More Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1893-1967 AD
Valley Junction-West Des Moines City Hall and Engine House (added 1983 - - #83000400)
137 5th St. , West Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
City Hall, Correctional Facility, Fire Station
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Veneman's Bungalow Court Historic District (added 2000 - - #00000929)
Also known as Droukas Court
1101-115 Droukas Court, 1228, 1232 E. 12th St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Veneman, Vernon and Eva
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Community Planning And Development, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Wallace, Henry, House (added 1993 - - #93000412)
Also known as Uncle Henry Wallace House;See Also:Sherman Hill Historic Dis
756 16th St. , Des Moines
Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person
Historic Person:
Wallace, Henry
Area of Significance:
Conservation, Agriculture, Communications
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture, Social
Current Sub-function:
Business, Civic, Meeting Hall, Museum
More Information:
archives document
Walnut Tire and Battery Company-Globe Publishing Company Building (added 2017 - - #100000489)
1417-1425 Walnut Street, Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Industry, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1941 AD
Warfield, Pratt and Howell Company Warehouse (added 1985 - - #85001056)
Also known as 100 Court Avenue
100 West Court Ave. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Proudfoot & Bird
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Warehouse
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Watkins, Augustus, Blacksmith Shop (added 2003 - - #03000060)
2314 University Ave. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Historic Person:
Watkins, Augustus "Gus",, Watkins, Effie
Significant Year:
1913, 1925, 1930
Area of Significance:
Black, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Specialty Store
Weitz, Charles H. and Lena May, House (added 1998 - - #98001282)
1424 5th Ave. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Weitz, Charles H.
Architectural Style:
Colonial Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling, Warehouse
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
West Chester (added 1984 - - #84001304)
Also known as D. S. Chamberlain House/Wesley Acres
3520 Grand Ave. , Des Moines
KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
RantouL,William George
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Health Care
Current Sub-function:
Sanatorium
More Information:
archives document
West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District (added 1998 - - #98000377)
Also known as Ninth Street Corridor;Ninth Street;9th Street;W. 9th St.
W. Ninth St. from University Ave. to Hickman Rd. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
et.al., Hallett & Rawson
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Community Planning And Development, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Local, Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Education, Landscape, Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
College, Multiple Dwelling, Park, Rail-Related, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic, Government, Landscape, Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Correctional Facility, Fire Station, Multiple Dwelling, Park, Road-Related, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Wherry Block (added 1998 - - #98001283)
Also known as Wherry's Hall;Scruby Brothers Grocery;Scruby's Grocery Store
1600-1602 6th Ave. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Wherry, S.C.
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Woodland Place Historic District (added 2000 - - #00000927)
Also known as Woodland Heights Neighborhood
25th to 27th St. to Woodland Ave. , De Moines
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Taylor, Harry, Pharmer, Henry
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Youngerman Block (added 2009 - - #09000405)
Also known as Art Block, Conrad Youngerman Block
206-208 4th St. , Des Moines
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Foster, William, Youngerman, Conrad
Architectural Style:
Art Deco, Italianate
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Hotel, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document

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