National Register of Historic Places

Wherry Block

Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Listed
October 21, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98001283

About this property

The Wherry Block, also known as Wherry's Hall, Scruby Brothers Grocery, and Scruby's Grocery Store, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building was constructed in 1887 in what was then the suburb of North Des Moines by S.C. Wherry, a local contractor-builder. He built it as an investment and an income-producing property. It was the first of the commercial buildings built at this intersection, which was one of two commercial areas in North Des Moines. The two-story brick structure reflects the styling of the Late Victorian era with cast stone trim work, window hood molds on the second floor, and a pressed metal cornice. The commercial space on the main level has two storefronts, and four apartment units on the second floor. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. In 2005 the building was extensively renovated. A new building was constructed to the north of the old building. Its architectural style complements the older structure.

Location

1600-1602 6th Ave.
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
41.60789, -93.62619

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Wherry Block listed on the National Register?

Wherry Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Wherry Block?

Wherry Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wherry Block?

The period of significance for Wherry Block is recorded as the industrial era.

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