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Des Moines, IA city

structure #299712002building

Des Moines Building

existing 57.9 m 14 floors 1930

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Architectural Height57.9 m
Roof Height57.9 m
Main Roof Height51.8 m
Floors14
Completion1930
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address405 Sixth Avenue
Smart Address401–411 6th Avenue
Smart Address517–525 Locust Street
CityDes Moines, IA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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