Crane Building (Des Moines, Iowa)
United States historic place
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The Crane Building, also known as C.E. Erickson Co., in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Crane Company was a plumbing and heating supplier and manufacturer that had this six-story manufacturing facility built in 1916. It was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Sawyer and Watrous. It is a utilitarian structure that is significant for its "thoughtful design" that utilizes elements of the Chicago School and a refined style.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[1] In 2013, the vacant building was renovated into 36 lofts targeted at artisans and costing 8 million dollars.[3]
Location1440 Walnut
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Coordinates41°34′59.7″N 93°38′9.3″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1916
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| Location | 1440 Walnut Des Moines, Iowa |
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| Coordinates | 41°34′59.7″N 93°38′9.3″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1916 |
| Built by | Charles Weitz |
| Architect | Sawyer and Watrous |
| Architectural style | Early Commercial Chicago |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000914[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 30, 2001 |
