Nollen House -- Tone Brothers, Inc. -- Witmer House -- Langan Brothers Houses -- Langan Paper Company -- Rawson House -- The staff -- Coffin House -- Stevenson House -- The newspaper people of Owl's Head -- Gilcrest House -- Gilcrest Lumber -- Brecht House -- Artists of Owl's Head -- Watt House -- An unlikely neighbor -- Atkins Weaver House -- Sutherland House -- A musical guest -- Reynolds House -- Harbach House -- Corley House -- Labor Day party -- Houses in Owl's Head.
Summary:
Owl's Head - A Hidden Gem tells the stories of a unique Des Moines neighborhood that has maintained the charms of childhood dreams while also housing many who have blazed new trails. Nestled behind major roadway Grand Avenue on Des Moines' west side is a quaint historic neighborhood - Owl's Head. Spanning only about one square block in size, one would never guess this unassuming enclave would have so many fascinating stories to tell. Owl's Head began as a streetcar suburb not long after Iowa became a state in 1846. The homes were built by notable architects of the time with a focus on style, entertaining, and accommodations for staff. It was a haven where affluential residents could escape their downtown career and enjoy the relaxation of nearby parks.
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