1021 26th - Drake Neighborhood House

1021 26th - Drake Neighborhood House

Built in 1895, this late Victorian illustrates the effect of Drake University’s innovative financing techniques on the planning and development of the residential neighborhoods surrounding its campus. This structure is listed in the National Register as a contributing resource in the Kingman Place historic district.

This house is on the DSMRC 2008 list of Des Moines' Seven Most Endangered Buildings.

Kitchen

Kitchen

The house currently has no utilities. A previous owner had started to install some newer cabinets, but had not updated the systems. [photo by Teva Dawson]

Front Bedroom

Front Bedroom

Interior of front bedroom. The historic character remains, though the physical condition of all the finishes is very poor. [photo by Teva Dawson]

Second Floor Hallway

Second Floor Hallway

[photo by Teva Dawson]

Bathroom

Bathroom

The bathroom is unusable as the house's utilities are off. [photo by Teva Dawson]

Newel Post

Newel Post

Carved newel post at the bottom of the main stairway. Most of the spindles are missing. [photo by Teva Dawson]