Located on Grand Avenue on a hill overlooking downtown Des Moines, Terrace Hill is the official residence of the Governor of Iowa. Also known as the Benjamin F. Allen House, the Hubbell Mansion, and the Iowa Governor’s Mansion, it was built in the Second Empire style of architecture and became a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2003.

The 18,000 square foot mansion includes a 90-foot tower and was built for Benjamin Franklin Allen in 1869. Inside the mansion, visitors are able to view the permanent collections as well as temporary changing exhibits.

2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, Phone: 515-281-3604

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