Famous Homes
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.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- 8:30-12 and 1-5 Mon.-Fri.
- Address
- 756 16th St.
- Phone
- 515-243-7063
- [email protected]
- Map
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