Des Moines Building
Des Moines Building | |
Location in Iowa Location in United States | |
| Location | 405 6th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa |
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| Coordinates | 41°35′13.75″N 93°37′29.21″W / 41.5871528°N 93.6247806°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1930 |
| Architect | Proudfoot, Rawson, Souers & Thomas |
| Architectural style | Art Deco Art Moderne |
| MPS | Architectural Legacy of Proudfoot & Bird in Iowa MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000829 |
| Added to NRHP | October 16, 2013 |
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 190 feet (58 m). 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. 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.