Des Moines Building

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).^[2] 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.^[3][4] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.^[1] 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.

Des Moines Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	405 6th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
Coordinates	41°35′13.75″N 93°37′29.21″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[1]
Added to NRHP	October 16, 2013

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Des Moines, Iowa