Wallace House

Restored Italianate Victorian was home of the first Henry Wallace — national leader in agriculture and conservation, and editor of Wallaces’ Farmer. Exhibits include “Uncle Henry’s Des Moines, 1880-1920”, the Wallace era of Wallaces’ Farmer, and a multi-media time line of the life of Henry A. Wallace.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
8:30-12 and 1-5 Mon.-Fri.
Address
756 16th St.
Phone
515-243-7063
Email
[email protected]
Map
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