Fort Des Moines Historic Complex, Building No. 152, Des Moines, Polk County, IA

Significance: Building No. 152 stands in a north-south alignment off the southeast corner of the parade, east of Chaffee Street and not far from Wood Circle. Completed on April 10, 1908, the structure cost $2,160.00. Its wall is one of brick joined in common bond with lime mortar, its gabled roof of slate, and its stemwall foundation was cement stucco parging along the base. On the west side stands a single door, one double hung window, and two single sash windows. On the east side are two double hung windows, four single sash 3-over-3-light sliding windows, and a chimney that protrudes through the eave of the roof. The chimney brick is joined in running bond with red-pigmented mortar. At the north end is one double hung window and, directly above, one single sash window. At the south end is a single door with a single sash window located beneath the gable. All door and window openings have segmental arches and the windows have limestone lug sills. Two ventilators stand on the ridge of the roof, which has shaped rafter tails placed 16 inches apart. At the north end of the building is a concrete receptacle measuring 8 feet square. Its purpose is unknown.
Survey number: HABS IA-121-EE
Building/structure dates: 1908 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74000805