Des Moines Architecture & Design

by Jay Pridmore

Book Overview

Des Moines boasts a remarkable architectural portfolio rich in depth and quality. The town drew wide attention in the nineteenth century with structures like the Iowa State Capitol and the Terrace Hill mansion. Des Moines embraced the City Beautiful movement in the twentieth century and became home to well-known work by Eliel and Eero Saarinen, notably the city's innovative Art Center. A contemporary architectural renaissance produced lauded landmarks...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1540213870
• ISBN13: 9781540213877
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: History Press Library Editions
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"