The Maine (Des Moines, Iowa)
The Maine | |
| Location | 1635 6th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°36′32″N 93°37′30.6″W / 41.60889°N 93.625167°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1913 |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements |
| MPS | Towards a Greater Des Moines MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 96001143[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 25, 1996 |
The Maine is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This three-story, brick structure was completed in 1913. It features 18 units, an "H" plan, a series of ribbon windows, stone lintels and decorative stone trimming. At the rear of the property is a two-story brick automobile garage that shares the historic designation with the apartment building. The date of its construction is uncertain.[2] The building is located on Sixth Avenue, which by the turn of the 20th century had become a major route utilized by vehicular traffic and streetcar lines. Its proximity to this transportation corridor illustrates the emergence of higher and denser residential use in this area of Des Moines.[2] The apartment building and garage were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[1] It is currently income-restricted housing.
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ a b William C. Page. "The Maine". National Park Service. Retrieved October 24, 2017. with photo(s)