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So how is the building I've

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:03:15 -0700

So how is the building I've always drove by it but never really new anything about it.

Save this place now

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:00:44 -0800

I would love to see this old place saved ... I love old things and they each have a story to tell ... I would love to see the inside of this ....

Kingsway Cathredal of long ago

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:54:31 -0800

I went to this church and was married there in Oct 1971 by Pastor Browning and every time I drive by, I have a lot of wonderful memories of events and friends that I made while going to this church. I hope that it isn't ever demolished and hope that it is once again restored to the way it was 20 years ago.

Roadside

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:59:35 -0800

We would love to hear from the people who went there as children. Or if you know of any more pictures that these older people might have we'd love to look at them. Lee Rose is my father and he's fixing up this building. Its a long process. If you can email me
jrose.urbandale@gmail.com

We'd love to get Roadside back up in order. They put a new roof on 2 years ago.

Owner of Roadside Settlement House

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:54:52 -0800

Hi my father owns the building Lee Rose. Jack Rose's son.

I have bookcases similar to

Anonymous — Sun, 22 May 2011 20:40:01 -0700

I have bookcases similar to these in our craftsmans style home. Ours have been painted white, they were originally very dark wood. I really love craftsman style homes!

Daughter of owner of Roadside Settlement

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:42:24 -0800

Thank you guys soo much for the great compliments. What we are planning on doing is where the auditorium is having it for people to rent out such as wedding receptions, etc. Possible renting space to law firms. As it will be the "new east village"..

Owner

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:38:31 -0800

last I knew property was owned by Jack Rose

Veterans' housing

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:33:19 -0700

Fort Des Moines was open for veterans' housing after WWII. I lived in the building at 45 Dickman across the street from the present Fort Des Moines Museum. Other families lived in the building above. We all attended Army Post School I and II which were on the other side of the parade ground. The parade ground was edged with huge, beautiful trees at that time.
I understand that there are plans to save these buildings and revive some of the parade ground area as a park. I hope that can be accomplished.

Terry Smith Gillam

Veterans' housing

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:23:17 -0700

I lived at the Fort from about 1945 - 1952 when it had been opened for veterans' housing after the war. We lived on Dickman and Eltinge, but I have a friend who lived in one of the other buildings on Allen Circle. I hope some photos and memories will be added to the exhibits at the Fort Des Moines Museum. I am trying to help Michael Kates, curator, track down some of those who lived at the Fort in addition to me and my friend. If you have any names, photos or information, please send to Michael Kates at the museum.

Thank you.

Veteran's housing after the war

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:15:00 -0700

I lived in the former officers' housing upstairs at 45 Dickman. This photo looks like my memory of our apartment where I played with my sister who was a toddler who crawled in and out of the cupboards.

Lustron Homes

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:37:36 -0700

I love these Lustron homes! My Grandfather built several of the extant homes here in Des Moines, and I remember the stories he told of the nightmares that these could be to put together. IIRC, one of the biggest problems was getting a suitable concrete pad, as the modular nature of the homes did not allow for ANYTHING to be out of square.
---Matthew Krantz

Thank You

Anonymous — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:37:23 -0700

Neja and I, along with our staff, everyone at The Kathedral and the tweeners who will eventually enjoy the "Filling Station," want to thank you for all of your help and support to make this move happen. We especially want to acknowledge everyone at the City of Des Moines for making this difficult task as easy as possible.

This historic Continental station is safely resting in our parking lot, awaiting one final move. Our faith, like many of yours, is set on the lot at 18th and Crocker where Sherman Hill’s original service station was located. As we take additional steps toward accomplishing this goal, we look forward to your additional support.

Pastor Kenney Linhart
901 19th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
www.thekathedral.com

Further deterioration

Anonymous — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:40:58 -0700

There doesn't appear to have been any work on this building since it was put on the list. Now there is a notice posted to removed the garage due to safety issues and a posted tax sale. There is a large piece of plywood over some of the windows and there is further deterioration. Someone, some group, publicity, is needed. Any ideas? Maybe a move to Living History Farms or to Beaverdale Park to be used as a shelter? Any ideas?

Update on the Gas Station Move

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:41:28 -0800

From the December 17, 2009, Des Moines Register:

A historic East Village gas station spared from the wrecking ball earlier this year has yet to find a permanent home and likely will be moved from the neighborhood.

The gas station, which originally sat at 203 E. Grand Ave., was salvaged by residents interested in preserving its history. It's on a temporary site near the former Bud Mulcahy Jeep dealership at East Third and Walnut streets, and its current owner, antiques collector Jerry Bassman, had planned to move the station near the Northland Dairy building at 621 Des Moines St.

That project has stalled, said Mike Kinter of Kinter Construction, who has arranged for the building's move. He said the building will not stay in the area and that a new deal is in the works.