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Teachout Building, Bank building in East Village, Des Moines, United States.

The Teachout Building stands six stories tall at East 5th and Locust Street, featuring Early Commercial architecture with brick exterior and large windows.

Constructed in 1912 by developer Horace E. Teachout, the building was designed by architectural firm Proudfoot and Bird to enhance the East Des Moines skyline.

The structure resides in a district that served as a center for European immigrants, particularly Scandinavian and Eastern European Jewish merchants in the 1870s.

The building contains rental spaces for events with capacity for 250 standing guests, offering tables, chairs, and elevator access to the third floor.

The sixth floor houses a private residence, while the lower levels accommodate retail businesses and office spaces in the Historic East Village neighborhood.

Location: Iowa

Architects: Proudfoot & Bird

Architectural style: Chicago School

GPS coordinates: 41.59000,-93.61083

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25

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