| William A. and Etta Baum Cottage | |
| Nrhp Type: | indcp |
| Nocat: | yes |
| Partof Refnum: | 16000687 |
| Coordinates: | 41.608°N -93.6285°W |
| Area: | less than one acre |
| Built: | 1891 |
| Added: | October 25, 1996 |
| Refnum: | 96001147 |
The William A. and Etta Baum Cottage is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Built in 1891, the 1½-story structure features a gable-end facade, brick foundation, and a small front porch with a gable-end roof. It is considered a good example of the gable-on-hip subtype of the Queen Anne cottage. There were only a few that were built with 1½-stories as most were two-stories. Its significance is based on how it demonstrates that a modest-sized dwelling can embrace the picturesque design.[1] The cottage was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It was included as a contributing property in the Polk County Homestead and Trust Company Addition Historic District in 2016.[2]