Earle & LeBosquet Block

407-409 Court Avenue

Built in 1896 NRHP 2009

Second building at this location – first was destroyed in a fire

I.M. Earle & P.S. LeBosquet were attorneys and developers.

Charles Eastman, Architect

• Other notable building – Drake Library in Centerville

Gerritt Van Ginkel, General Contractor

Classic Revival / Chicago Commercial

One of first buildings in Des Moines to use buff brick and terracotta ornament

Buff brick and terracotta ornament was made by Platte Brickworks in Van Meter, IA on the CRI&P rail line

Post WW2 remodel on storefront