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Des Moines Heritage Center

Location	120 E 5th St Des Moines , IA United States 41° 35' 12.1092" N, 93° 36' 37.5948" W See map: Google Maps Iowa US
Size	9100 SF
Completion Date	2020
Project Type	Cultural, Community, Interpretive Center, Not for Profit
Services	Architecture, Existing Building, Interiors

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Description

The Des Moines Heritage Center has made its new home in the restored landmark 1909 East Des Moines Union Depot and a new adjacent events space for educational and cultural programming as well as community engagement on site. The 110-year-old building was once the main east-side train depot and is one of only two Flemish Renaissance-style depots in the United States. Industrial warehouses have hidden the depot from view for years. The structure has been re-purposed as a museum to showcase the city’s history, hosting Des Moines’ heritage organizations including the Des Moines Heritage Trust, the Des Moines Historical Society, Friends of Des Moines Streetcars, and Des Moines Rehabbers Club.

Metrics

55% kBTU energy savings when compared to the Commercial New Construction (CNC) program baseline.

Awards

AIA Iowa

2021 Excellence in Energy Efficient Design Award

2021

https://www.bnim.com/sites/default/files/project_pdfs/des-moines-heritage-center.pdf

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