Hidden History : Edna Griffin
The story of how a Des Moines woman became a civil rights pioneer and won a legal case against an establishment that would not serve her because she was black.
Foxcroft Estate
What makes a place special? Mr Hidden ponders this at the metro’s most sought after new bed and breakfast Foxcroft Estate, which is more than just a pretty place to rest one’s head.
Mr. Hidden and the Secret of the Equitable Spire
The gothic revival Equitable Building is one of Des Moines’ most famous landmarks. Take a deep dive into the hidden symbolism that has towered over Locus Street for almost a century, and read about my tour of the off-limits parts of the building.
Series : Return to the Palace On Walnut Street
Mr. Hidden shares some background on the recently reopened Hotel Fort Des Moines in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Managed under the Hilton umbrella and owned by Hawkeye Hotels of Coralville, this property is the premier example of historic rehabilitation in the state of Iowa.