National Register of Historic Places

Scottish Rite Consistory Building

Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Listed
September 28, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000399

About this property

The Scottish Rite Consistory Building in Des Moines, Iowa was built during 1926–1927. It is a late date example of Neo-Classical style architecture, designed by Roland Harrison, a partner in the Des Moines architectural firm of Wetherell and Harrison. The building is owned by the Scottish Rite and mainly used by the Scottish Rite and other Masonic organizations but is also used as a venue for weddings and other events. In recent years the building has seen renovation in the banquet hall and the lower floor of the auditorium had it carpet and chairs replaced. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The building is located on a corner and presents stone-veneered "public" facades on the south and west sides, with short wrap-around extensions of the veneer on the north and east sides. It is 117 feet (36 m) by 164 feet (50 m) in plan and 80 feet (24 m) tall.

Location

6th Ave. and Park St.
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
41.59132, -93.62519

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Scottish Rite Consistory Building listed on the National Register?

Scottish Rite Consistory Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Scottish Rite Consistory Building?

Scottish Rite Consistory Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Scottish Rite Consistory Building?

The period of significance for Scottish Rite Consistory Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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