Fort Des Moines Historic Complex, Building No. 47, Des Moines, Polk County, IA

Significance: The Cavalry Drill Hall, wherein Fort Des Moines cavalrymen practiced equestrian formations, stood behind Building No. 46 of the northeast corner of the parade. It was completed on April 2, 1907. Built according to Quartermaster General's standard plan 97A, this cruciform-shaped building possessed stylized elements of Mission Revival architecture combined with those of Classical Revival. The structure was of brick joined in common bond resting on a water table foundation of concrete and limestone, and had a tile roof. The floor was of tan bark, concrete, and wood. Total cost of the building was $47,819.00.
Survey number: HABS IA-121-D
Building/structure dates: 1907 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74000805