Fleming Building, Commercial office building in downtown Des Moines, United States.
The Fleming Building is an eleven-story office building located in downtown Des Moines at 218 6th Avenue. Its steel-frame construction combines commercial and Beaux-Arts architectural elements that define its appearance and structure.
The building was completed in 1909 by the Chicago firm D.H. Burnham and Company, marking an important moment in Iowa's adoption of modern construction techniques. It became a significant example of early steel-frame architecture in the region.
The Fleming Building earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, marking its role in Des Moines' architectural development.
The building sits in a central location that makes it easy to reach on foot from downtown areas. The surrounding neighborhood provides access to other business districts and downtown attractions.
Rising 174 feet above street level, the Fleming Building demonstrates the transition from traditional construction methods to modern steel-frame architecture.
Location: Iowa
Architects: D. H. Burnham & Company
GPS coordinates: 41.58556,-93.62472
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12
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