<![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse/page/11?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Historic+buildings&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:02:16 +0000 publications@silo.lib.ia.us (Iowa Heritage Digital Collections) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Louise Noun scrapbook, Des Moines, Iowa, 1949-2000]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/17461

Title

Louise Noun scrapbook, Des Moines, Iowa, 1949-2000

Subject

Creator

Noun, Louise R.

Publisher

University of Iowa. Libraries. Iowa Women's Archives

Date

1949-2000
2007-09-13

Rights

Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution of this digital object is not permitted without written permission of the Iowa Women's Archives.

Relation

Iowa Women's Archives Founders
Louise Rosenfield Noun Papers, 1926-2002
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/collguides/?IWA0035

Format

jpeg

Type

Still image; Text
Photographs; Scrapbooks; Clippings; Correspondence; Editorial cartoons; Christmas cards; Greeting cards

Identifier

IWA0035
https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/
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Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:24:35 +0000
<![CDATA[State Capitol, Interior]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2896

Title

State Capitol, Interior
Interior Iowa State Capitol

Description

The cornerstone of the Capitol Building was laid on November 23, 1871. The building was completed in 1886. Unfortunately, there was no money left in the budget to finish the decorative painting of the interior of the building. In 1904 a fire broke out in the north wing of the capitol, causing considerable damage. During the post fire restoration paintings and mosaics were purchased and the decorative painting in the corridors was completed. The Iowa State Capitol is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/04/26

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Two

Format

Photographic print,

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 2, p. 4
dm0027
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,233

Coverage

Grand Ave. at E. 12th
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:53 +0000
<![CDATA[State Capitol, Interior]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2895

Title

State Capitol, Interior
Interior Iowa State Capitol

Description

The cornerstone of the Capitol Building was laid on November 23, 1871. The building was completed in 1886. Unfortunately, there was no money left in the budget to finish the decorative painting of the interior of the building. In 1904 a fire broke out in the north wing of the capitol, causing considerable damage. During the post fire restoration paintings and mosaics were purchased and the decorative painting in the corridors was completed. The Iowa State Capitol is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/04/26

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Two

Format

Photographic print,

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 2, p. 4
dm0027
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,233

Coverage

Grand Ave. at E. 12th
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:53 +0000
<![CDATA[Drake University]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2890

Title

Drake University
Drake University Des Moines

Description

Various views of Drake University as it appeared in 1904. Prominent in many of the images is Old Main, built in 1883. The Medical Building was built in 1904. It was located downtown, on Center Street, on land that is now used by Hy-Vee Hall. Science Hall sat on University Avenue, near 28th street. It was built in 1893 and was known as Alumni Hall, Science Hall, and finally Sage Hall. It was torn down in 1949. The Conservatory of music was built in 1903. It was later renamed Howard Hall. Old Main and Howard hall are both still standing and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also pictured is the University’s namesake and founder, General Francis Marion Drake. For many years General Drake was the university’s primary donor for both buildings and endowment. He provided all of the funds for the construction of the Auditorium and for Howard Hall. He was also the chief donor for the Medical Building. General Drake passed away in 1903.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Davenport, Ia : Iowa Publishing Co.

Date

1904
2005/05/02

Relation

Iowa State Atlas 1904

Format

Photographic print, 15 x 12 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

plate 51
dm0184
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,229
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:50 +0000
<![CDATA[Des Moines Business Blocks]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2886

Title

Des Moines Business Blocks
Des Moines Business Blocks

Description

Image shows various businesses, office buildings and hotels that existed in Des Moines in 1904. The Homestead building, built in 1893, still stands and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Davenport, Ia : Iowa Publishing Co.

Date

1904
2005/05/02

Relation

Iowa State Atlas 1904

Format

Photographic print, 15 x 12 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

plate 48
dm0181
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,225
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:48 +0000
<![CDATA[Grand Avenue, Terrace Hill]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2884

Title

Grand Avenue, Terrace Hill
Terrace Hill - home of Frederick M. Hubbell

Description

This mansion on Grand Avenue was built in 1867 for the businessman Benjamin F. Allen and his family. It later became the home of the Frederick M. Hubbell family. Mr. Hubbell was a prominent citizen who was a member of the firm Polk & Hubbell. He was also the president of Equitable Life Insurance Company. The structure is now owned by the state of Iowa, and used as the Governor's Mansion. Known as Terrace Hill, this property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.

Date

1911
2005/06/03

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

History of Des Moines and Polk County Iowa

Format

Photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 1, p. 740
dm0233b
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,222

Coverage

2300 Grand Ave.
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:48 +0000
<![CDATA[Grand Avenue, Jefferson S. Polk Residence]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2883

Title

Grand Avenue, Jefferson S. Polk Residence
Herndon Hall - Home of late Jefferson S. Polk

Description

This house on Grand Avenue was built in 1883 and is still standing. It was the home of Jefferson S. Polk and his wife Julia. Mr. Polk was born in Kentucky on February 18, 1831. He came to Des Moines in 1855 as a lawyer. He was a founder and promoter of the railway in Des Moines and was the president of Des Moines City Railroad Company. Mr. Polk died on November 3, 1907. The house is listed on The National Register of Historic Places.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.

Date

1911
2005/06/03

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

History of Des Moines and Polk County Iowa

Format

Photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 1, p. 740
dm0233a
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,221

Coverage

2000 Grand Ave.
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:47 +0000
<![CDATA[Iowa State Historical, Memorial and Art Building]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2881

Title

Iowa State Historical, Memorial and Art Building
Historical Building from the Dome of the Capitol

Description

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 in this picture still standing. It is now home to the State Library of Iowa. The building is know known as the Ola Babcock Miller Building, and is listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1911
2005/06/03

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

History of Des Moines and Polk County Iowa

Format

Photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 1, p. 736
dm0232a
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,219

Coverage

1112 E. Grand Ave.
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:46 +0000
<![CDATA[5th Avenue, Des Moines Electric Company]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2877

Title

5th Avenue, Des Moines Electric Company
5th Street Looking North

Description

View looking north up 5th avenue from the Polk County Courthouse grounds. The courthouse is on the left. The trolley is turning east onto Court Avenue. visible on 5th is the Federal Building, Hoods Hotel and Gabrio W F Co. The building in the center of the image is the Des Moines Electric Co. The courthouse is still standing, and is listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.

Date

1911
2005/06/03

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

History of Des Moines and Polk County Iowa

Format

Photographic print, 6.5 x 9 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 1, p. 704
dm0229
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,214
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Des Moines River, Locust Street Bridge]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2876

Title

Des Moines River, Locust Street Bridge
The Locust Street Bridge

Description

View looks west across the Des Moines River, just south of the Locust Street Bridge. On the left is the Public Library and on the right is the Des Moines Coliseum. In the distance is the Observatory Building and The Savery Hotel. The Coliseum was destroyed by fire in 1949. The Public Library is listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.

Date

1911
2005/06/03

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

History of Des Moines and Polk County Iowa

Format

Photographic print, 3.5 x 5 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 1, p. 694
dm0228b
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,213

Coverage

Locust St. at the Des Moines River
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:43 +0000