The Norman Apartment Building in Des Moines

The Norman Apartment Building is a historic three-story brick structure located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Designed by the architectural firm Proudfoot & Bird, the building features two shades of tan brick and a considerable amount of Gothic Revival limestone trim. It includes a Tudor arched entry and ogee arches on some windows.

Situated on University Avenue, the building is significant for its association with the growth and development of Drake University and the effect its financial policies had on nearby settlement. It also stands as a notable work by Proudfoot & Bird.

The building was the first of five apartment buildings planned by the university's board of trustees to house 60 families. While five were planned, only the Norman and the more modest McCoy Apartments were constructed. The Norman Apartment Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

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