State of Iowa Historical Building Rentals Wedding Season 2010/2011 Make your Wedding Night Historic.

State of Iowa HistoricalBuilding Rentals

Wedding Season 2010/2011“Make your Wedding Night Historic”

Background information

The beautiful State Historical Building opened in 1987, and encompasses three floors of exhibits.

Located at 600 E. Locust Street in the East Village of downtown Des Moines

The museum offers free admission and is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, Noon to 4:30 p.m.

Café Barattas located on the 3rd floor.

Wedding Locations The State Historical Building offers three unique wedding

locations within the facility

Café Terrace The Atrium Grand Terrace

The Café Terrace

Outdoor patio terrace 60 feet above street level Right outside Baratta’s Café Excellent views of DSM skyline Seating capacity up to 240 guests

Des Moines’ beautiful skyline

Wonderful views toward both downtown and the Capitol Complex

The Café Terrace

The Atrium

Seating capacity up to 350 10,000 square feet Choose up to 4 different light settings

The Atrium

“A reception hall etched in history”

The Grand Terrace

Seating capacity up to 500 guests On street level with Grand Avenue Available for wedding ceremonies

The Grand Terrace

Seating capacity up to 70 guests Versatile café space Available for rehearsal dinners

Café Barattas

Baratta’s Catering

50 years in existence as a family-owned Italian restaurant Exclusive building caterers Menus viewable on line www.barattas.com Call or email to 281-4658 or Café[email protected]

Baratta’s Catering

Additional Information Free parking ramp located on the northwest corner of

Grand Avenue and E. Penn.

Complimentary classroom changing space for bridal parties.

Opportunities to move around the building for different stages of your wedding night.

Small sound system, projectors, pipe & drape, and open exhibits are available as rental options.

“One historic evening set in Des Moines’ most remarkable venue”

A Wedding to Remember

Rental Information

Contact Molly Gatto, Facility Rental Coordinator

Email or call to schedule a tour:

[email protected]

515.281.3809