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Hippee Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Hippee Building

Also known as Hipee-Polk Building; Southern Surety Building; Savings and Loan Building; Midland Building

On the National Register since 20188 years
Listed 2018Des Moines
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About Hippee Building

Hippee Building, at 206 6th Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 17, 2018. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level.

What it isOffice building in Des Moines, Iowa. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1913 to today

  1. 1913Built
  2. 2018Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 8 years

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Questions about Hippee Building

Is Hippee Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 17, 2018 (Register number 100002325).

Is Hippee Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Hippee Building?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.