This house on Capitol Avenue was the home of George M. King and his wife Marguerite. Mr. King was the president of the George M. King Electric Manufacturing Co. The house is no longer standing.
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…
