The State of Iowa has released a report on proposed renovation of the State Historical Building in Des Moines. Prepared by Neumann Monson Architects, the report proposes demolishing half of the existing building and completely renovating the remaining structure in order to “right size” the facility for long term sustainability. Download the REPORT by clicking on the… Read more »
News from the Department of Cultural Affairs: Almost $100,000 in grants were awarded to historic preservation projects across the state in January. Grantees include physical preservation projects and preservation-oriented events. One of the projects is the upcoming Preserve Iowa Summit. Read more from the Dallas County News at http://adelnews.com/news/dca-awards-nearly-100000-grants-local-historic-preservation-projects-and-programs.html
State Architectural Historian (and Preservation Iowa advisor) Paula Mohr has written an article as part of a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. Madison County, and the town of Winterset its county seat, are well-known as the birthplace of legendary film star John Wayne and as the bucolic setting for… Read more »
Preservation Iowa’s 2016 Most Endangered Buildings: Troy Academy (Troy, Davis County) Troy Academy was one of the first academies in Iowa when it was constructed in 1850. Clarence Ray Aurner, who published “History in Education in Iowa in 1915” indicates that Troy was probably the first private school to assume the name “Normal”. This perhaps reflected an effort by… Read more »
