Hotel Kirkwood
Coordinates: 41°35′13″N 93°37′30″W / 41.586826°N 93.625087°W
| Hotel Kirkwood | |
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| General information | |
| Location | 400 Walnut St., Des Moines, Iowa |
| Governing body | Private |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | H.L. Stevens and Company |
The Hotel Kirkwood, built in 1930, is located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Architecture
The building was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of H.L. Stevens & Company. Developers and owners of the 1930 Hotel Kirkwood were E.F. Tagney and S.F. McGinn. Art Deco details are found in the building's massing, the sleek exterior geometrical detailing, and treatment of the cornice.[1]
Gallery
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Postcard of Hotel Kirkwood, circa 1925
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The lobby of the former Kirkwood Hotel. Now a venue for classical music and events.
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Restaurants that line Walnut Street in Downtown Des Moines.
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The valet stand to the Kirkwood Hotel. Now the garage entrance for residents of the luxury apartments that occupy the former hotel.
References
- ↑ Oltrogge, Sarah. "Properties Listed on National Register of Historic Places Earn Recognition". State Historical Society of Iowa. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
