National Register of Historic Places

Murillo Flats

Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Listed
June 8, 2009
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09000404

About this property

Murillo Flats is a three story, formerly seven unit brick apartment building in Des Moines, Iowa. Built in 1903, it was originally located at 531-533 14th at the intersection with High Street in the downtown area of the city. On March 1, 2008, in the largest relocation project scheduled for that year and an event covered by both local & national media in rmc decouverte in convoi xxl, the 705-ton building was moved to a new location so that it could be preserved. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Location

605 16th St.
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
41.58729, -93.63895

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Murillo Flats listed on the National Register?

Murillo Flats was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Murillo Flats?

Murillo Flats is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Murillo Flats?

The period of significance for Murillo Flats is recorded as the industrial era.

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