Terrace Hill, the Home of Iowa's Governor, 1983

(1983) Terrace Hill, the Home of Iowa's Governor, 1983. Cultural Affairs, Department of

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Abstract

Since 1976, Terrace Hill, a landmark nineteenth-century home in Des Moines, has been the official residence of the first family of Iowa. Built in the late 1860s by a pioneer businessman and entrepreneur, and for many years the home of one of the state's prominent families , Terrace Hill has undergone extensive restoration to become a showplace of Victorian elegance. Countless individuals have contributed to the renovation effort, including the more than 1,000 members of the Terrace Hill Society, a group organized in 1973 to promote the interests of Terrace Hill. The following is the story of a magnificent and impressive home that, thanks to the generosity of many, is a splendid treasure for the people of Iowa.