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DSMRC Names 2009 Most Endangered Buildings!A former Iowa governor’s home and one of Des Moines’ last remaining railroad depots are among those named to the Des Moines Rehabber’s Club “Seven Most Endangered Buildings” for 2009. View the complete list and feel free to leave your comments. |
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620 Scott - Rose ManorIn 1907, the Union of King’s Daughters settlement moved into this specially constructed building in an area of town known as the “Southeast Bottoms.” It housed the first kindergarten on the east side and served as a public wash house, dispensary and free clinic, bank, gymnasium and offered classes in cooking, dressmaking, singing, dramatics and more. This structure is on the DSMRC 2008 list of Des Moines' Seven Most Endangered Buildings.  |
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Roadside Settlement
What can you tell me about who bought this in February 2009? On my way to the fair, I noticed it was being worked on and had not realized it had been sold. What is the intention of the group with the building?
[It looks from the Assessor's web page and the Secretary of State filings like the property was simply transferred to a limited liability company owned by the same people. This is a common practice in real estate development to minimize personal liability and protect personal assets. I don't have any additional information about the work being undertaken or the future plans for the building]
Let it be
I think we should just leave the family alone that owns it. theya re doing their best to upkeep it...and to the thieves that were breaking in all summer! Beware....we will be watching for you now.
I know from experience that
I know from experience that it is extremely frustrating to have repeated break-ins. Unfortunately, vacant buildings are a prime target for thieves and squatters - a vacant building, particularly one like the former Roadside Settlement House, is at higher risk of fire as we head into winter. That can be scary for an owner who is trying to maintain or renovate such a building.
I have received many inquiries about the status of the building from people who spent time there as children. The former Roadside Settlement House is a part of Des Moines' history, and a physical record of the settlement house movement. Because of this, the building has a presence beyond just it's current status. Regardless of the maintenance and plans of the current owners, it is clear that many people care about the future of this historic building.
Save this building
I went to preschool when it was roadside Settlement. I am now 47 years old. I would love to see it saved and renovated and be a historically place in Iowa. I do not think it should be appartemtns but maybe a museum of some sort where people can come back and see it again.
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