Civic Center Historic District
Civic Center Historic District, Historic district in downtown Des Moines, United States.
The Civic Center Historic District extends along both banks of the Des Moines River, encompassing 93 acres of architectural landmarks and public spaces.
Six main public buildings constructed between 1900 and 1938 form the core of this district, which gained National Register recognition in 1988.
The district features five Beaux-Arts style buildings and one Art Deco structure, reflecting the influence of Chicago's 1893 Columbian Exposition design principles.
The area includes multiple bridges, riverside parks, and public facilities, connected by walkways that provide access to downtown Des Moines services.
Concrete river walls stretching 11,617 feet incorporate decorative balustrades that match the architectural elements of surrounding government buildings.
Location: Des Moines
GPS coordinates: 41.58306,-93.61583
Latest update: April 2, 2025 13:07
Principal Park
309 m
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
444 m
Principal Riverwalk
242 m
Hotel Kirkwood (Des Moines)
743 m
HUB Tower
780 m
Des Moines City Hall
681 m
Plaza Building
574 m
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
571 m
Public Library of Des Moines
546 m
Polk County Courthouse
629 m
United States Post Office
527 m
United States Courthouse
503 m
Fleming Building
791 m
Syndicate Block
836 m
Court Avenue Bridge
339 m
Southwest Fifth St. Bridge
744 m
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank Building
757 m
L. Harbach and Sons Furniture Warehouse and Factory Complex
550 m
Hawkeye Insurance Company Building
557 m
Elliott Furniture Company
822 m
Financial Center
826 m
Youngerman Block
540 m
Earle & LeBosquet Block
585 m
Science Center of Iowa
416 m
Rumely–Des Moines Drug Company Building
441 m
Hubbell Warehouse
540 m
Des Moines Civic Center
613 m
Locust Street Bridge
610 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
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