Des Moines Building Explained

Des Moines Building
Coordinates:41.5872°N -93.6248°W
Area:less than one acre
Built:1930
Added:October 16, 2013
Refnum:13000829

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

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  1. Web site: Des Moines Building. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217172710/http://www.emporis.com/building/desmoinesbuilding-desmoines-ia-usa. dead. December 17, 2013. Emporis. 2013-12-15.
  2. News: Jason Pulliam. Updated: City Council approves sale of Des Moines Building for $150,000. The Des Moines Register. 2011-11-07. 2013-12-15.
  3. Web site: Des Moines Building. Foutch Brothers. 2013-12-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20131216050023/http://foutchbrothers.com/portfolio/item/des-moines-building/. 2013-12-16. dead.