The original Younkers Tea Room, located in the Younkers Department Store, hosted a variety of events and occasions since its inception in 1913, to when the last rarebit burger was served and its doors closed in 2005. The Younkers Tea Room was the most extravagant...
Veterans Day means many things to many people. Every November 11th, our nation comes together to remember and honor the service and sacrifices of our Veterans. Blackbird Veterans Marc Helm and Rob Stark reflect on what this day means to them. MARC HELM, Blackbird Property Specialist Branch:...
Fort Des Moines Living has just received two national awards regarding its community impact and architectural work. The first award is the AIA Central Regions Award for Historic Preservation. This award is presented to one project throughout the entire Midwest exemplifying the highest standard of...
In honor of National Dog Day, we wanted to share a little bit about our favorite employee, Bucky. Bucky is a service dog from the Puppy Jake Foundation, who tags along with Building Specialist and Military Veteran, Marc Helm. Puppy Jake Foundation is dedicated to...
DES MOINES REGISTER — Restoration of the iconic gold dome of the Iowa State Capitol, a Woodland Heights home built in 1913 and the Younkers Tea Room are among the Des Moines projects that won the state's highest awards for historic preservation. The State Historical Society of...
INHABITAT — Des Moines-based Neumann Monson Architects has breathed new life into a historic industrial warehouse in Iowa by transforming the 117-year-old building into LEED Platinum multi-tenant offices. Commissioned by Blackbird Investments, this eco-friendly renovation not only involved salvaging and reusing original elements in the...
KCCI — A $40 million renovation has transformed a historic southside landmark. The 100-year-old Fort Des Moines military complex is now home to 142 low-income apartments. The Fort Des Moines is next to the Blank Park Zoo on the south side. For decades, it was an abandoned...
DES MOINES REGISTER — The Tea Room is back. More than three years after a fire nearly destroyed the iconic downtown Des Moines restaurant, the former Younkers Tea Room has a new look and a new mission. Once a ballroom and lunch venue known for its rarebit burgers, chicken...
1000 FRIENDS OF IOWA — 1000 Friends of Iowa proudly announces ten recipients as its Best Development Award winners of 2016. Five independent jurors from across the state selected projects that implement the efficient use of our resources to develop sustainable communities that provide a high...