Civic Center Historic District (Des Moines, Iowa)

This article is about an historic district. For the performing arts center, see Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. For a list of Civic Centers, see Civic Center.

Civic Center Historic District
The Court Avenue Bridge with the Municipal Court Building to the right.
Civic Center Historic District (Des Moines, Iowa) is located in Iowa
Civic Center Historic District (Des Moines, Iowa)
Civic Center Historic District (Des Moines, Iowa) is located in the United States
Civic Center Historic District (Des Moines, Iowa)
LocationBoth banks of the Des Moines River from the Center St. Dam to the Scott Ave. Dam
Des Moines, Iowa
Coordinates41°34′59″N 93°36′57″W / 41.58306°N 93.61583°W / 41.58306; -93.61583
Area93 acres (38 ha)
Architectural styleArt Deco, Beaux-Arts
MPSThe City Beautiful Movement and City Planning in Des Moines, Iowa 1892—1938 MPS
NRHP reference No.88001168[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 7, 1988

The Civic Center Historic District is located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It flanks both the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers and their confluence. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988.[1] It is part of The City Beautiful Movement and City Planning in Des Moines, Iowa 1892—1938 MPS.

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.