Hotel Fort Des Moines, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
Hotel Fort Des Moines is a multi-story building in downtown Des Moines that has stood since 1919 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With its H-shaped structure, eleven floors, classic brick walls, and traditional windows, it offers rooms, restaurants, and meeting spaces for visitors and business travelers.
The hotel was designed by the architectural firm Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson in 1919 to serve the growing city as a solid, functional building. In 1982 it was added to the National Register, and after renovations in 2015, it reopened under the Hilton brand Curio Collection as a modern accommodation.
The hotel's name references the historic fort from the region, showing how the city preserves its past in its buildings. The classic style of the lobby with high ceilings and simple decor gives visitors a sense of connection to Iowa's long history.
The hotel is located on Walnut Street downtown and is easy to reach on foot; the classic architecture with high ceilings and traditional design remains preserved while modern facilities have been updated. Visitors should know that the building has elevators and offers various levels, making navigation through the property straightforward.
In the 1950s the hotel installed televisions in rooms, which was new at the time and attracted many visitors. A notable detail: Russian leader Nikita Khrushchev visited the hotel in 1959 while touring American farms.
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