West Des Moines, IA
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Evaluation:
This is a contributing Fifth Street building within the historic district. Its evolution went the opposite direction than 128 Fifth in that it gained a floor in a faux-Italianate style manner. It is a rare surviving frame store building.
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District Characteristic |
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Findings/Recommendations |
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Two-story brick with narrow mass |
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X |
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Larger, broader massing |
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X |
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Other key façade features |
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X |
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Architectural style |
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X |
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Prominent location |
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X |
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Original façade materials |
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X |
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Upper fenestration pattern |
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X |
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Sympathetic Storefront Infill |
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X |
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Brick corbelled parapet |
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X |
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Cornice/coping (not metal) |
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X |
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Physical Description:
This was historically a single-story frame boomtown front building and remained so as late as 1968. The core plan measures 22 feet by 60 feet. The storefront with its centered entry was present as of 1968.
Documented Alterations:
The building has gained a story and faux Italianate style windows have been added on the upper level. The storefront has gained an awning. Permits indicate a substantial interior remodeling in 1984. A rear chain link fence dates to this year.
Commercial History:
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Business |
Owner |
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Notes of Interest |
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Candle Bar |
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2020 |
current |
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Quill and Nib |
Rob Beere |
2014 |
2017 |
130A Fifth-to 133 Fifth in 2017 in part of Kavanaugh Gallery |
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Little Padded Seats |
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2012 |
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130A Fifth |
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Cloth Diapers & Natural Parenting |
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2010 |
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The Blue Gecko |
Jeff Carver |
2009 |
2009 |
Southwestern theme |
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The Crystal Gallery |
Rod Boyd |
2008 |
2009 |
From Ingersoll 2003 |
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The Futon Shop/Connection |
Travis Kraus, Dan Putnam |
2004 |
2006 |
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The Art Gallery |
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2003 |
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Annex of Kavanaugh Gallery |
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The Garden Path |
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2002 |
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From Indianola, home decor |
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Dennis Enterprises |
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2000 |
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Little Darlins |
Vicki Ross |
1996 |
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From 3806 Douglas as Our Little Happy Homes-doll houses |
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MSI |
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1993 |
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Database service, Suite B |
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Miniature World & Gifts |
Mary Johnson |
1985 |
2000 |
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Co-Co’s Antiques |
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1990 |
1991 |
Suite B |
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1984 |
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For lease/sale, two stores 1,200 sq. ft., one street level, one ground level |
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West Des Moines Trading Post |
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1920 |
1984 |
An early district antique shop |
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Pringle’s Billiards |
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1920 |
1945 |
See 132 Fifth-sells four tables 1945 |
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F. N. Eaton Drugstore |
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1897 |
1901 |
The core building likely dates to 1897 when it was the first store to host a telephone. |
Assessor’s photo, March 28, 2022
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Vogel Survey, April 1998
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1965