Whoever owns the treasures inside Terrace Hill, the house itself belongs to the people of Iowa. It you want to see it for yourself, it's open by reservation for guided tours at 10:30 a.m. and noon ...

Terrace Hill in Des Moines was designed by Chicago architect William W. Boyington. Completed in 1869, ... Terrace Hill: Iowa’s prairie palace. David V. Wendell. Jan. 22, 2024 5:00 am.

Terrace Hill, 2300 Grand Ave., is one of Des Moines' most notable historic homes. Serving as the governor's mansion, this 1869 home is "perched high above the Raccoon River on its 'terraced hill ...

Des Moines Register coverage over the years indicates the society and Terrace Hill Commission long worked amicably together, and provide no indication of what sparked their rift.

Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad speaks to supporters as he stands with his wife Chris while announcing his bid for the Republican nomination for governor, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, in Des Moines, Iowa.

DES MOINES — The state of Iowa is asking a judge to dismiss a foundation’s claim that it owns many of the artifacts on display in the governor’s mansion. Terrace Hill, at 2300 Grand Ave. in ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — While Gov. Kim Reynolds celebrated her Christmas at Terrace Hill event with some Iowans, local advocacy groups protested outside of the governor's mansion in support of ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Protesters gathered at Terrace Hill Sunday afternoon in support of the Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEA) that support special education in the state.

Here are seven unique homes that now serve as event venues, bed and breakfasts and more that you can visit in the Des Moines metro. Here are seven unique homes that now serve as event venues, ...