West Des Moines, IA
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Evaluation:
This is a non-contributing Fifth Street building within the historic district. It is non-contributing due to its modern date of construction (2010).
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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 is a single story frame side gable office building built after the district's period of significance.
Documented Alterations:
N/A
Commercial History:
A single-story T-plan cottage was demolished on this lot in 1967 and a new building more recently replaced it. Selzer and Company are the current tenants.
Assessor’s photo, August 4, 2014
Assessor’s photo, February 15, 2011
Assessor’s photo, March 23, 2005
Assessor’s photo, February 28, 2000