East Village (Des Moines)

Neighborhood and district of Des Moines, Iowa

United States historic place

East Des Moines Commercial Historic District

U.S. National Register of Historic Places

U.S. Historic district

Facing East on E. Locust Street

Show map of Iowa

Show map of the United States

Location| Roughly bounded by E. 4th, Des Moines, E. 6th, and E. Locust Sts., Des Moines, Iowa
Coordinates| 41°35′26.5″N 93°36′41.8″W﻿ / ﻿41.590694°N 93.611611°W﻿ / 41.590694; -93.611611
NRHP reference No.| 100003523[1]
Added to NRHP| March 22, 2019

Historic East Village is a commercial and residential neighborhood in central Des Moines, Iowa, United States, directly east of the Downtown Des Moines area. The neighborhood is bounded by Interstate 235 on the north, the Des Moines River on the west and south,[2] and East 14th Street on the east. It also sits adjacent to the Historic Court District, which sits west across the Des Moines River. Part of the East Village forms a nationally recognized historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.[1]

Many state and municipal buildings exist within the East Village. These include the Iowa State Capitol complex (including the Iowa Supreme Court), the State of Iowa Historical Museum, and the Des Moines Botanical Gardens.

## History

[edit]

Capitol Hill Lutheran Church

The East Village was platted in 1854. Several of the 40 buildings that make up the historic district are associated with European immigrants, especially Scandinavians and Eastern European Jews, that began settling the city's near east side in the 1870s and 1880s.[3] There were three periods of construction in the district. The first period was from the 1840s to the 1890s. Many buildings were wood-framed and included single-family homes, double-houses, and row houses. The ones that remain have been remodeled for commercial use while others have been replaced by commercial buildings. The second period lasted from the 1870s to the 1920s. These buildings were predominantly constructed of brick in styles that were popular at the time, including Italianate, Gothic Revival, Romanesque Revival, Queen Anne, Neoclassical, and Commercial architecture. Included in this group of buildings is the only known surviving row house on the east side of Des Moines, and the only surviving church in the district (Capitol Hill Lutheran Church).[3] The third period lasted from the 1920s to the 1950s and the buildings reflect the influences of the automobile on their design and usage. It includes buildings that were a part of the East Des Moines Auto Row. Architectural styles from this period include Modernism, Art Deco, Commercial, and Moderne.[citation needed]

In 2000, the City of Des Moines slated several buildings in the neighborhood for demolition, however, a group of individuals came together to advocate saving the buildings.[4] Many of the structures stand today as homes to eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing.[5]

Further information on the 1872: Hammer Pharmacy

National Register of Historic Places individual listees within the neighborhood include:

* Iowa State Capitol
* Baker-Devotie-Hollingsworth Block
* Hohberger Building
* Municipal Building
* Northwestern Hotel
* Ola Babcock Miller Building
* Syndicate Block
* Teachout Building

## Subculture

[edit]

East Village has a "strong, independent scene".[6][better source needed]

The yearly Capital City Pride festival is held here. In 2019, the festival drew at least 25,000 individuals, breaking the previous festival records. Iowa's first-in-nation caucuses makes the state significant for politicians courting LGBT support. The presidential candidates who appeared at the 2019 festival include Beto O'Rourke, John Delaney, Kirsten Gillibrand, Marianne Williamson, Andrew Yang, Jay Inslee, Bernie Sanders, and Tim Ryan.[7][8][9][10]

## References

[edit]

1. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Program: Weekly List". National Park Service. March 29, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
2. ^ "Des Moines Neighborhoods - Historic East Village". City of Des Moines. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
3. ^ a b "East Village Added to National Register of Historic Places". Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
4. ^ "East Village History". Historic East Village. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
5. ^ "10 Undercover Stylish Neighborhoods in the US". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
6. ^ Partnership, Greater Des Moines. "Historic East Village in Downtown Des Moines". www.dsmpartnership.com. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
7. ^ "Home | Capital City Pride". Home | Capital City Pride. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
8. ^ "2019 Pride Fest Breaks Record and Puts Iowa on the National Stage". Home | Capital City Pride. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
9. ^ "Meet the Candidates | Capital City Pride". Home | Capital City Pride. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
10. ^ Johnson, Jenna (June 6, 2019). "At Pride Fest in Des Moines, politics are in the spotlight". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 24, 2019.

## External links

[edit]

* Official Site

* v
* t
* e

City of Des Moines

People from Des Moines

About|

* Education
* Flag
* Geography
* Des Moines River
* Greater Des Moines
* Skyline
* Raccoon River
* History
* Fort Des Moines
* Timeline
* Media
* The Des Moines Register
* Radio
* Television
* Transportation
* DART
* Des Moines Bus Station
* Des Moines International Airport
* I-235

Neighborhoods|

* Beaverdale
* Chautauqua Park
* Downtown
* Drake
* Highland Park
* Historic East Village
* Prospect Park
* Riverbend
* Riverview Park
* Sherman Hill

Culture and
attractions|

* 515 Alive
* 80/35 Music Festival
* Adventureland
* Ballet Des Moines
* Blank Park Zoo
* Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
* Des Moines Art Center
* Des Moines Arts Festival
* Des Moines Metro Opera
* Des Moines Public Library
* Des Moines Symphony
* Drake Stadium
* George Washington Carver Bridge
* Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
* Hinterland Music Festival
* Hoyt Sherman Place
* Iowa Events Center
* Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
* Hy-Vee Hall
* Wells Fargo Arena
* Iowa State Capitol
* Iowa State Fair
* Iowa State Fairgrounds
* Living History Farms
* Prairie Meadows
* Principal Park
* Principal Riverwalk
* Saylorville Lake
* Science Center of Iowa
* Temple for Performing Arts
* Terrace Hill
* Water Works Park
* Western Gateway Park

Higher education
and research|

* Des Moines University
* DMACC
* Drake University
* Faith Baptist Bible College
* Grand View University
* Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary
* Simpson College
* State Historical Society of Iowa

Shopping venues|

* Jordan Creek Town Center
* Kaleidoscope at the Hub
* Merle Hay Mall
* Southridge Mall
* Valley West Mall

Sports|

* Des Moines Buccaneers
* Des Moines Marathon
* Des Moines Menace
* Drake University Bulldogs
* Drake Relays
* Iowa Barnstormers
* Iowa Cubs
* Iowa Wild
* Iowa Wolves
* Lauridsen Skatepark
* Principal Charity Classic

* Des Moines metropolitan area
* Category

* v
* t
* e

U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Topics|

* Architectural style categories
* Contributing property
* Historic district
* History of the National Register of Historic Places
* Keeper of the Register
* National Park Service
* Property types

Lists by state|

* List of U.S. National Historic Landmarks by state:
* Alabama
* Alaska
* Arizona
* Arkansas
* California
* Colorado
* Connecticut
* Delaware
* Florida
* Georgia
* Hawaii
* Idaho
* Illinois
* Indiana
* Iowa
* Kansas
* Kentucky
* Louisiana
* Maine
* Maryland
* Massachusetts
* Michigan
* Minnesota
* Mississippi
* Missouri
* Montana
* Nebraska
* Nevada
* New Hampshire
* New Jersey
* New Mexico
* New York
* North Carolina
* North Dakota
* Ohio
* Oklahoma
* Oregon
* Pennsylvania
* Rhode Island
* South Carolina
* South Dakota
* Tennessee
* Texas
* Utah
* Vermont
* Virginia
* Washington
* West Virginia
* Wisconsin
* Wyoming

Lists by insular areas|

* American Samoa
* Guam
* Minor Outlying Islands
* Northern Mariana Islands
* Puerto Rico
* Virgin Islands

Lists by associated state|

* Federated States of Micronesia
* Marshall Islands
* Palau

Other areas|

* District of Columbia
* American Legation, Morocco

Related|

* National Historic Preservation Act
* Historic Preservation Fund
* List of jails and prisons on the National Register of Historic Places
* University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places

* National Register of Historic Places portal
* Category

* v
* t
* e

Historic Districts in Polk County, Iowa

Des Moines|

* Acadian Manor Historic District
* Ashby Manor Historic District
* Bates Park Historic District
* Chautauqua Park Historic District
* Civic Center Historic District
* College Corner Commercial Historic Business District
* Drake University Campus Historic District
* East Des Moines Commercial Historic District
* East Des Moines Industrial Historic District
* F. W. Fitch Company Historic District
* Goddard Bungalow Court Historic District
* Greenwood Park Plats Historic District
* Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Sixth Avenues
* Ingersoll Place Plat Historic District
* Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District
* Kingman Place Historic District
* Linden Heights Historic District
* Middlesex Plat Historic District
* Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District
* The Oaklands Historic District
* Owl's Head Historic District
* Polk County Homestead and Trust Company Addition Historic District
* Prospect Park Second Plat Historic District
* Riverview Park Plat Historic District
* Sherman Hill Historic District
* Sixth and Forest Historic District
* Sylvan Theater Historic District
* Veneman's Bungalow Court Historic District
* Washington and Elizabeth Miller Tract-Center-Soll Community Historic District
* West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District
* Woodland Place Historic District

Johnston|

* Camp Dodge Pool District

Slater|

* Richard L. and Verda M. Alleman Farm Historic District

West Des Moines|

* Valley Junction Commercial Historic District

National Register of Historic Places listings in Polk County, Iowa
List of National Historic Landmarks in Iowa

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF

National|

* United States
* 2

Geographic|

* MusicBrainz place

*[No.]: number
*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template