Historic Places »
Resources: The Historic Preservation Commission of Des Moines and The National Register of Historic Places.

Old Des Moines University 1929 »
The area where Park Fair Mall now stands at Second and Euclid is the site of an interesting piece of Des Moines educational history. Highland Park College, Des Moines University, and the University of Lawsonomy once stood on this spot.

Riverview Amusement Park »
“City’s Amusement Park Pleases All,” read the headline in the Des Moines Register on June 6, 1915. It was referring to the opening of Riverview Park, at Sixth Avenue and Cornell Street.

Origins of Some Des Moines Street Names »
Grand Avenue, Ingersoll Avenue, and more!

Younkers - An Iowa Icon »
See the timeline starting from 1856!

Roadside Settlement House »
People passing by the large brick building at Seventh and Scott streets in Des Moines may not realize its significance in Des Moines history.