Des Moines City Hall
Des Moines City Hall, Municipal building in Des Moines, Iowa, US
Des Moines City Hall features classical architectural elements including grand columns, ornamental details, and a prominent clock tower rising above downtown Des Moines.
The current City Hall, constructed between 1909 and 1910, replaced an earlier 1882 structure that became insufficient for the growing municipal needs.
Local citizens influenced the construction process through a landmark legal decision that granted women the right to vote on the building's bond referendum.
The government building underwent extensive renovations from 2016 to 2018 to modernize heating, cooling, and sprinkler systems while maintaining its historical characteristics.
The three-story Beaux Arts structure incorporates Bedford stone cladding on its exterior and features marble flooring with oak woodwork throughout its interior spaces.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 41.58917,-93.61611
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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