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View Down 18th Street-
A look south down 18th Street at one of
the densely developed portions of the neighborhood. Street parking is
at a premium near this row of older apartment buildings. April 2005 |
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644 18th Street-Cafe Di Scala-
This historic Victorian-era home sitting on a
prominent corner of the neighborhood is home to one of Des Moines' finest
and most cutting edge Italian Bistro-type cafes, known as Cafe Di Scala. April 2005 |
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680 18th Street-
A Queen Anne/Craftsman style home on 18th
Street, originally built in 1885. April 2005 |
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697 18th Street-
One of the most ornate of the Queen Anne Victorians in Sherman Hill, this
colorful home was built in 1885 and has a prominent corner tower. April 2005 |
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Lowell Apartments-722 18th Street-
The four story Lowell Apartments fills the center of this photo. This
17 unit apartment building was finished in 1921 and is one of many brick
apartment buildings found on 18th Street. April 2005 |
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732 18th Street-Concord Apartments- The Concord Apartments is one of the taller buildings in Sherman Hill found on the most densely populated stretch of the neighborhood. This five story building has 41 living units and was built in 1919. April 2005 |
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740 18th Street- This apartment, storage, and office building was once home to a firehouse that served the historic neighborhood. Originally built in 1919, a portion of the old firehouse now serves as indoor parking available to neighborhood residents that wish to pay to park their car indoors instead of on the crowded streets. April 2005 |
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744 18th Street-
A small Victorian Cottage-styled home on 18th Street still remains perfectly
preserved. April 2005 |
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805 18th Street-
A strangely placed home sits back from the front street at a further
distance than other area homes, creating a nice garden in the street view
fronting the home. The home was built in 1883, but it may have moved,
resulting in the odd setback. April 2005 |
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818 18th Street Apartments- With decorative limestone detailing more reminiscent of a smaller school house, this 7 unit apartment building on 18th Street was completed in 1908. April 2005 |
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822 18th Street- A circa 1878 stick frame home on 18th Street. April 2005 |
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824 18th Street-
A two-and-a-half story wood frame four-plex on 18th Street is one of
several found in the neighborhood. This four-plex was built in the
1980's to match the architectural surroundings of the neighborhood. but has seen considerable exterior renovation since
then. April 2005 |
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829 18th Street-
It could use a few repairs, but this is an
eye-catching, brick framed Italianate home on 18th Street. Notice the
odd roofing material/shingles that were used. April 2005 |
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833 18th Street-Elmhurst
Apartments-
The Gothic Revival-styled Elmhurst Apartments is an ornate brick apartment building that was built
in 1914 and currently contains 14 apartment units. April 2005 |
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905 18th Street-
This brick built Queen Anne home sits on 18th Street and dates back to 1880.
Fire records show this may have once been a carriage house that was
eventually moved and converted to a residence. April 2005 |
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911 18th Street-
Another brick exterior Queen Anne home is next to the one pictured above.
This very old home was built in 1863. April 2005 |
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919 18th Street-
A well maintained form of late 19th Century
Victorian that dates back to 1888. April 2005 |
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933 18th Street-Olive Apartments-
The Olive Apartments is a 4 story building that was completed in 1915 and
contains 12 living units. Notice the ornate cornice near the roofline
of the building. This building anchors the northern portion of the
Sherman Hill Neighborhood on 18th Street. April 2005 |
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View up 18th Street-A
shot down 18th Street on a quiet, early spring Sunday morning. April 2005 |
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18th Street-Kingsway
Cathedral Apartments-
Sitting on the corner of 18th and Crocker
Streets is the Kingsway Cathedral Apartments. This very old brick
apartment building dates back to 1890. April 2005 |
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Kingsway Cathedral-
The Kingsway
Cathedral is located on the corner of 19th and Crocker Streets and is the
only remaining church found in the Sherman Hill District. The building
has recently been vacated due to structural concerns with the foundation,
which was allegedly damaged during the reconstruction of I-235.
Missing from this photo is the once local landmark "Jesus Saves" sign which
was perched atop the bell tower. June 2004 |
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19th Street Residential
Vernacular-
Looking down the sidewalk on 19th Street, you
can see the ornate detailing on several Victorian homes, and the decorative
wrought-iron fencing found in front of several homes. |
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661 19th Street-
This circa 1883 Early Victorian home on 19th Street has seen recent
historical detailing on the front porchway. April 2005 |
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19th Street Housing-
A view of the varying residential architectural styles and the abundance of
landscaping found in the neighborhood. This shot of several homes
along 19th Street shows the diverse amount of building materials used in the
vernacular of Sherman Hill. April 2005 |
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733 19th Street Rowhomes-
One of the few
remaining row houses in Des Moines, this small row of painted Italianate
brick homes is on 19th Street and tucked in between several small Victorian
bungalows. April 2005 |
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641 19th Street-Portwell
Apartments-
Another two building brick apartment complex on the corner of 19th and
Woodland. The Portwell Apartments were built in 1904 and contain 24
living units. April 2005 |
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672 19th Street-Essex House Apartments-
The seven unit Essex House Apartments on 19th Street is one of the few
neighborhood apartments that have received a more modern stucco cladding
over the brick underneath. The apartments were built in 1914. April 2005 |
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676 19th Street-
A brick fronted Italianate-styled double home
and a three story apartment building on 19th Street. One of many
double houses found in Sherman Hill and the older portions of Des Moines. April 2005 |
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696 19th Street- A
circa 1885 Victorian home on 19th Street features a unique style of of
gabled front roof. April 2005 |
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17th Street-Crowell
Apartments-
This unique apartment building is in the Flemish Renaissance Revival style
and dates back to 1910. It features a two story colonnade, with Ionic
styled columns supporting it. April 2005 |
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17th Street-Crowell Apartments-
Another frontal view of the Crowell
Apartments. Notice the slope and incline the property is built on.
The building is on the former site of the Des Moines University. April 2005 |
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707 19th Street-
A small street retail shop on 19th Street has apartments of the upper floor
and eclectic shop on the ground level. April 2005 |
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743 19th Street Apartments-
An interesting looking apartment complex along 19th Street definitely
captures the eye. The 13 unit apartment was originally built in 1890
and has undoubtedly seen some exterior "modifications" along the way.
Not sure if this color scheme even existed in the 1890's! April 2005 |
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753 19th Street-
A very old Queen Anne Victorian home with Italianate touches is nestled into
the 19th Street residential vernacular. This house was built in 1872. April 2005 |
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800 19th Street Commercial
Building-
A small 20th Century Commercial Era building on 19th Street currently sits
vacant. Before the new MLK Parkway was completed, this portion of 19th
Street was once a high-traffic thoroughfare that allowed a neighborhood
market to remain in business. Since the construction of the parkway,
many other nearby commercial buildings were demolished and the business that
once occupied the ground floor of this building has since dried up. April 2005 |
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821 19th Street-Iles
Apartments-
The Iles Apartment Building on 19th Street is a pretty standard brick
apartment that was built in 1913. April 2005 |
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Stone Leigh Apartments-
This classic brick apartment building on 19th
Street was built in 1909. |
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View Down 19th Street-
The gentle slop up 19th Street shows that the appropriately named
neighborhood is indeed on a hill. April 2005 |
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20th Street Garden Courtyard-
What was once an empty lot on 20th Street after the original structure was
torn down has been converted into a garden courtyard for the adjacent brick
double home. April 2005 |
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640 20th Street-Carter House-
A circa 1870's Italianate house on 20th Street was once the former home of
an urban retreat Bed & Breakfast. The home was moved from its original location of
12th Street and Woodland Avenue. April 2005 |
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649 20th Street-
A detailed Victorian bungalow sits next to a classic brick double home
duplex on 20th Street. April 2005 |
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669 20th Street- An 1875 Italianate-styled home on 20th Street is very well preserved. Notice the small driveway to the home next door. April 2005 |
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673 20th Street-
A turn of the century Late Victorian home on
20th Street dating back to 1902.
Both homes in this photo were moved to their current site in 2001, which was
necessary for the reconstruction of I-235. April 2005 |
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685 20th Street-
Another four square Colonial Revival Four-Square home on 20th Street.
This home was built in 1906. April 2005 |
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728 20th Street-
A well restored brick double home on 20th Street, dating back to 1902. April 2005 |
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755 20th Street-
A
prominent
corner lot home with an intricate front porch on the corner of 20th and
Center Streets is the home of the
Joie de Vie
Teasalon for luncheons or dinners and other events by reservation only.
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