On Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, stands Plymouth Place, a unique circular apartment complex. Construction of the building was initiated by Plymouth Congregational Church and ground-breaking occurred on June 12, 1966. Completed in 1968, the 12-story structure rises to a height of 161.01 feet and was designed by local architect Raymond Hueholt.
The building has an unusual interior plan where a common central living room area is surrounded by peripheral living units. It is significant for providing quality affordable senior housing for low-income people regardless of religion or creed.
While the building was considered a non-contributing property of the Greenwood Park Plats Historic District in 2013, it was considered significant on its own. Plymouth Place was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015, recognizing its modern movement architecture and its role in providing affordable housing.
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