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Des Moines, IA city

structure #11796790building

Ruan Center

existing 140.1 m 36 floors 1975

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Architectural Height140.1 m
Floors36
Completion1975
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address666 Grand Avenue
Smart Address612–666 Grand Avenue
Smart Address409–423 7th Street
CityDes Moines
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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