The Iowa State Historical, Memorial and Art Building was built in 1910. It was also known at the Iowa State Historical Building, and is now known as the Ola Babcock Miller Building. It is home to the State Library of Iowa. The building still stands…
This house on Hickman Road was built in 1905 and is still standing. It was the home of Simon Casady. Mr. Casady was the president of the Des Moines Savings Bank, vice president of the Iowa National Bank and treasurer of the Bankers Life Association.…
This house on Grand Avenue was the home of Homer A. Miller and his wife Lola. Mr. Miller was President of the Iowa National Bank. He also served as a director for several companies including the Brown-Camp Hardware Co., Northwest Mutual Life…
Built in 1910, this house on 37th Street is still standing. It was home to the Strauss family. Mrs. Strauss was the widow of Moses Strauss, the president of the State Saving Bank.
This house on 37th Street was built in 1905 and was home to Charles Prouty. Mr. Charles Prouty was the secretary and treasurer of Prouty Bowler Soap Co. and Poncele Water Co. The house is now owned by Drake University and is home to the university's…
The Hyperion Field and Motor Club was organized January 25, 1900. The athletic club was added in 1904 with activities such as golf, tennis and archery. The clubhouse was dedicated in 1909 and razed in 1972.
The Hyperion Field and Motor Club was organized January 25, 1900. The athletic club was added in 1904 with activities such as golf, tennis and archery. The clubhouse was dedicated in 1909 and razed in 1972.
View looks east across the Des Moines River. visible are the Locust Street Bridge and the Grand Street Bridge. across the river is the Municipal Building, Waterbury Chemical Co., and the State Capitol in the distance. The Municipal Building and…
This house on Grand Avenue was built in 1912 and is still standing. It was the home of Oscar Lofquist. Mr. Lofquist was the proprietor of Lofquist Importing Tailor.
