2008 Most Endangered Buildings
A charred Sherman Hill mansion and a former one-room schoolhouse have been named to the Des Moines Rehabbers Club's 2008 list of “Des Moines Seven Most Endangered Buildings”.
In no particular order, the following structures were selected as the 2008 finalists.
Annual "Des Moines' Seven Most Endangered Buildings" List
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club publishes an annual list of Des Moines' Seven Most Endangered Buildings. This annual list draws attention to buildings in danger of demolition or abandonment before they are irrevocably destroyed.
Brian Smith's work on Jon Duvick's windows 2012
This photo was submitted with an email recommendation for Brian Smith in our Contractors List. Since I couldn't add the photo to the comment I uploaded it here to create a link.
May Rehabbers Club Meeting
This month we'll be visiting the home of Linda Goode. She's been a
long time Rehabbers Club member and has been eager to share her home
with us for a while now! The meeting will be this Saturday, May 5 from
9:30-11am at 815 Euclid in Highland Park. Here's a message from Linda:
Welcome to my home at 815 Euclid Avenue, a 1916 stucco Craftsman
Bungalow. Those with acessability issues may park at the house using
the alley north of Euclid from 8th or 9th Streets. Others please park
on 8th, 9th or Clinton. I was fortunate to find a home that met all of
JB Roofing,
I am a former client 2012. This is written as a reference on a job that turned out better than expected. Understand that I am a very demanding client, unreasonable and with little patience. I have dealt with 4 prior contractors who did repairs and partial replacements. All 4 left my roof leaking.
Spring Series, Part 3: Working With Neighborhood Resources
Join us for the third in our spring series this Saturday, April 21st from 9:30-11am at the home of Aaron and Breanne, 1824 7th St. in River Bend. Their house is in the early stages of renovation. We'll get to hear about their plans and I'm sure they've made some interesting discoveries.
In addition to learning about the house, Marlon Mormann will share tips and strategies for working with your local neighborhood association, the city council, and other resources that can help rehabbers within their neighborhoods.
Reynolds Energy Solutions, LLC
Tim Reynolds performs home energy assessments that include combustion testing, blower door tests, and thermal imaging scans. These energy audits are part of a pilot program with MidAmerican Energy and the U.S. Department of Energy. The Energy Star service is currently offered to residents of the city of Des Moines and Iowa City.
Tim knows all about the rebates available, including a $150 rebate that completely covers the cost of your home assessment.
Spring Series, Part 2: Historic Tax Credits!
Join us at Trinity United Methodist Church (8th & College) on April 14 from 9am-11am to learn about the tax credits available for historic homes in Des Moines. Steve Wilke-Shapiro will walk us through the available programs and what is needed to apply. Plus, we'll get to re-visit a beautiful building that was under renovation the last time we had a meeting there.
**Note the earlier start time.** We have a lot of material to cover so please try to be on time so we can get started right away.
DSMRC Spring Series! Part 1: Energy Audits
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club is proud to present a three part Spring Series in April. On each of the first three Saturdays in April, visit a building with historic details and learn about an important topic in home restoration.
Saturday, April 7, 9:30-11am
