Building Information Library

des moines architecture quick facts

The oldest _____ in Des Moines:

• Structure is the Larnerd Case Home., aka Rose Hill, 3111 Easton Blvd, completed 1846.
• Church is the Bloomfield United Methodist, 5930 Indianola Ave completed in 1869
• Commercial Building is the Hawkeye Insurance Company Building,  209 4th St. completed in 1869.

Tallest Building in Iowa:

• 1923-1973: Equitable Bldg. @ 319 ft
• 1973-1974: Financial Ctr. -@345 ft
• 1974-1991: Ruan Center @ 475 ft
• 1991 to present: 801 Grand @ 630 ft