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Double House

By RenovateDSM - Posted on September 28th, 2009
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Endangered Building Information
Endangered Building Address: 
4018 and 4020 Ingersoll
Describe the current condition of the building: 
Currently, both units at 4018 and 4020 are vacant. Some utilities may have been shut off. The Polk County Assessor's Office web page indicates that its condition is "Very Poor". The property has fallen into disrepair over the past years.
Why is this building worth saving?: 
Built in 1909, this structure was one of several double houses identified in the City of Des Moines' "Community Preservation Plan" (1994-1995). The document explicitly identifies this property on page 52. The double house form of architecture was noted in the report as historically significant. The plan reads: "Double houses were developed in Des Moines as early as 1878 and continued to be built until the early part of the 20th century. Since most double houses were built near the central city, many have been demolished in recent years.
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Stockdale Double House Site Inventory Form (Large file)3.08 MB
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Offers Rejected

Submitted by RenovateDSM on Thu, 06/10/2010 - 21:36.

The Church has rejected two offers for long-term leases on the Double House. No word yet on the reasons behind rejecting both offers.

Current Efforts to Save

Submitted by RenovateDSM on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 13:21.

A group of neighborhood residents, church members, and local preservationists is currently working with Plymouth Church leaders to look at options for saving this unique building. While the Des Moines Rehabbers Club still considers this building 'endangered', experience has shown us that open lines of communication can sometimes lead to creative solutions.

The DSMRC would like to support this effort and commend the Plymouth Church for being open to discussing alternate scenarios.

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