View looking northwest from the dome of the Iowa State Capitol. Good view of the Iowa State Historical, Memorial and Art Building. Right behind the Historical building is the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Historical Building is the only building…
Central Church of Christ was founded in 1860 by a group of Des Moines pioneers. Peter T. Russell was the first reverend. The first meetings of the church were held in schools and public halls. Current site of the Principal Financial Campus.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church was originally located on Fifth Street. The building was erected in 1856 but later torn down. A second church was built and the two later combined and moved to the present location in 1908. The architectural style…
The First Methodist Episcopal Church was originally located on Fifth Street. The building was erected in 1856 but later torn down. A second church was built and the two later combined and moved to the present location in 1908. The architectural style…
View of downtown Des Moines taken from the top of the Central Life Building, facing northwest. Several churches are visible including St. Paul's Episcopal, First Baptist, Central Presbyterian (the building under construction), Central Christ…