Automobiles, trolley cars, and horse drawn carriages all shared the road on Walnut Street in downtown Des Moines. On the left is the original Kirkwood Hotel, replaced in 1930 by the current building. On the right is a variety of clothing, and dry…
This house on Arlington Avenue was the home of Ralph Orwig. Mr. Orwig was a patent lawyer with Orwig and Bair. The view from the property is looking northwest along the Des Moines River and the Sixth Avenue Bridge is visible. The house was razed and…
This house on University Avenue was the home of L. B. Kirkpatrick. Mr. Kirkpatrick was the manager of the Boston Market Co. and Ebersole Market Company. Current site of an apartment building.
This house on Greenwood Drive is the home of LeRoy C. Dunn and his wife Florence. Mr. Dunn was the proprietor of Dunns Funeral Home Co. The house is no longer standing. Current site of a residential neighborhood.
The Des Moines Club opened in 1912 as a social organization of leading businessmen. The club sat on the third, fourth and fifth floors of the building, while the first two floors were leased out to various businesses. Notable members with ties to…
The Des Moines Public Library was founded in 1866 and held a collection of 2,300 books when it opened its doors to the public. The library had many different homes until this building was constructed in 1903. Built on the location of the early home…
This house on Arlington Avenue was built in 1875 and is still standing. Mr. Pearsall was the proprietor of the Cashier Citizens National Bank and the State Savings Bank.
