Earle & LeBosquet Block

The Earle & LeBosquet Block, also known as the Redhead & Wellslager Block, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1896, the building is a fine example of the work of Des Moines architect Charles E. Eastman.^[2] It shows Eastman's ability to use Neoclassical forms and integrate the more modern Chicago Commercial style. It is also an early use of terra cotta for architectural detailing and buff-colored brick for the main facade in Des Moines, which became widespread in the city in the following decades.^[2] The main floor housed two commercial spaces and the upper floors were used for warehouse space. The four-story structure was built by local contractor Gerrit Van Ginkel, and it was owned by attorneys Ira M. Earle and Peter S. LeBosquet. It replaced a three-story brick building that was built at this location in 1876. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.^[1]

Earle & LeBosquet Block
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	407-409 Court Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
Coordinates	41°35′6.7″N 93°37′19.9″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1896; 128 years ago (1896)
Built by	Gerrit Van Ginkel
Architect	Charles Edward Eastman
Architectural style	Classical Revival Commercial
NRHP reference No.	09000402[1]
Added to NRHP	June 11, 2009

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. William C. Page; Alexa McDowell. "Earle & LeBosquet Block". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-10-24. with photo(s)