Explore the Landmarks of the Des Moines History Quilt

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Select a landmark in the quilt image, or choose a link in the History quilt landmark links navigation region, to view larger images and their stories.

Des Moines History Quilt landmark map. Select a landmark for its history.
The Flume Drapers' Children's Home Big Tree Inn Zenith P.O. & Dock Methodist Church Christian Science Church St. Philomena Catholic Church Hill Grove Cemetery Joers' Blockhouse Rollin A. Case House Mosquito Fleet - the "Daring" Des Moines Telephone Office Neal’s Pavilion (dance hall) Shuey House Des Moines Field House Des Moines School (brick) Des Moines School (wooden) Skrondal Grocery Masonic Home - 1927 Spanish Castle First Des Moines Water Tanks of 1936-55 Van Gasken House of 1890 Des Moines Marina - 1970 Max Elsner’s Greenhouse

Landmarks depicted on the quilt


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