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West Chester (Chamberlain Mansion, Des Moines, Iowa)

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David S. Chamberlain moved his patent medicine business to Des Moines in 1881, and it grew to become one of the five largest pharmaceutical and toiletry manufacturing firms in the United States. Chamberlain lived in a farmhouse on the property when this house was built from 1901 to 1903.
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as a faith inspired, not-for-profit, mission to serve older adults. The front yard, drive and the house are what remain of the estate. The rest is taken up by newer construction including the Wesley Life campus. The house was listed on the
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in downtown Des Moines, Iowa as a speculative venture in 1917. Chamberlain also built the Chamberlain Hotel located at 7th and Locust Streets in downtown Des Moines. The hotel was built on the former site of
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architecture in the city. It was featured in a couple of publications after its completion. The inspiration for the house's design were the
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on the main facade that rise above the ridged roofline and three tall chimneys with separate shafts for each
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Clergy couples moved into the home and the South Iowa Methodist Conference established
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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architect William George Rantoul, it is considered an excellent example of
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Lowry W. and Hattie N. Goode First North Des Moines House
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Mrs. Marian D. Vail-Prof. Charles Noyes Kinney House
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West Chester (Des Moines, Iowa)
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West Chester (Chamberlain Mansion, Des Moines, Iowa) is located in Iowa
West Chester (Chamberlain Mansion, Des Moines, Iowa) is located in the United States
Des Moines, Iowa
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Jacobethan Revival
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D.S. Chamberlain Building
Plymouth Congregation Church
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