U.S. Courthouse, Des Moines, IA

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Des Moines U.S. Courthouse

123 E. Walnut Street, IA, Des Moines

Building Details

Square Footage			Building Dimensions
Floor Area Total:	81120		Stories/Levels:	5
First Floor Area:	16224		Perimeter:	824(Linear Ft.)
Occupiable Area:	51239		Depth:	0(Linear Ft.)
			Height:	65(Linear Ft.)
			Length:	0(Linear Ft.)

Construction History

Year Start	Year End	Description	Architect
1927	1929	Original Construction	James A. Wetmore, Supervising Arch.
1982	0	Masonry Cleaning, Pointing, Door Replacement
1985	0	Roof and Gutter Repairs
1985	0	Electrical Renovations	GSA - Region 6
1987	0	U.S. Courtroom Restoration & Office Modification	Brown, Helay, Bock
1990	0	Chiller Replacement	Batheja & Associates
1991	0	Montgomery Elevators	Dana, Larson, Roubal, Learch, Bates
1993	1994	Upgrade Basement Room to Office Space
1993	1993	Security Requirements - Judge Longstaff Courtroom
1993	1993	Replace Roof
1993	1994	Interior Painting
1993	1993	Renovate Judge Longstaff Courtroom & Chambers
1994	1995	Court Realignment
1994	1995	Replace Fire Alarm System
1994	1995	Install Fire Sprinkler System

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