Civic Center Historic District

(The City Beautiful Movement and City Planning in Des Moines, Iowa 1892--1938 MPS)

Des Moines, Iowa

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Street Address: Des Moines River, Center St. Dam to Scott Ave. Dam, including both banks

Town/City: Des Moines

County: Polk

State: Iowa

Zipcode: 50309

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Reference Number: 88001168

Inclusion Criteria Code A: The property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of American history.

Certification Date: December 7, 1988

Property Classification: District

Area of Significance: Community Planning and Development, Landscape Architecture, Architecture

Significance Level 4: Local

Significant Dates: 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1925-1949

Architectural Style: Beaux Arts; Art Deco

Builder: multiple

Historic Function Category: Education; Government; Landscape; Transportation

Historic Function Detail: City Hall; Library; Park; Post Office; Rail-Related; Water-Related

Current Function Category: Education; Government; Landscape; Transportation

Current Function Detail: City Hall; Library; Park; Post Office; Rail-Related; Water-Related

Civic Center Historic District, Des Moines, Iowa is a grade 4 historic property. The property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of American history.
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