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Salisbury House, sometimes noted as the Weeks House, in Des Moines, Iowa is a Tudor, Gothic and Carolean style manor home built on a wooded hill with commanding views. It was built by cosmetic magnate Carl Weeks and his wife, Edith Van Slyke Weeks, between 1923 and 1928. Salisbury House was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England, contains 42 rooms and measures just over 22,000 square feet (2,000 m2). The property is owned and operated by the Salisbury House Foundation and is open to the public for tours, public events, and private rentals.To visit Salisbury House on your trip to Des Moines, use our Des Moines trip maker tool.
Salisbury House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The listing covered a 9.4-acre (3.8 ha) area with two contributing buildings, one other contributing structure and one contributing site. Salisbury House is also on the List of Registered Historic Places in Iowa.
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The extraordinary architecture of this massive house was really the highlight of the tour. The exterior and interior finishes are complex, and many features are unique. The owners were bright...
The extraordinary architecture of this massive house was really the highlight of the tour. The exterior and interior finishes are complex, and many features are unique. The owners were bright... more »
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It was an enjoyable tour of the house. Learned lots of things I did not know. We did a self guided tour. Only downside was that you cannot tour the basement unless you are on the guided tour.
It was an enjoyable tour of the house. Learned lots of things I did not know. We did a self guided tour. Only downside was that you cannot tour the basement unless you are on the guided tour. more »
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I had seen a couple performances at the Salisbury House before so when it came time to plan my wedding, I knew there was no other location I would rather have my ceremony at than the Salisbury House. Absolutely stunning. We had our ceremony indoors in the Common Room. There was enough seating for approximately 100 people, and the air conditioning stayed cool even with that many people inside one room. The photos taken there are simply gorgeous and the atmosphere was so refined and elegant. I mean, every single room is beautiful so the photo potential is endless! The staff at the Salisbury House was a joy to work with and they always seemed excited to show me around and ask questions about my big day. Would absolutely recommend to any brides-to-be considering the Salisbury House.
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Great experience and a hidden gem in the area! Well preserved snapshot of history here in the Des Moines area. Plan for about an hour and a half to fully enjoy your time - we did a self guided tour and likely missed a lot of details.
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