Board Members
Membership Form
Volunteer
Walking Tour of Homes
Historic Street Lights
City Plan
Association Bylaws
The great and chief end, therefore, of men's uniting into commonwealths, and putting themselves under government, is the preservation of their property.
Second Treatise of Civil Government (1690) ch. 8, sect. 95
The Sherman Hill Association was formed in 1977 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and improvement of the historic neighborhood, the enhancement of the social environment, and the encouragement of civic pride. Through the efforts of its members, the area has maintained a prominent place in Des Moines' heritage and its architecture earned distinction as a historic district in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Today the Sherman Hill Association is supported by a diverse membership of individuals, families, landlords and neighborhood business property owners. The neighborhood has created a special niche for itself with the historic character of its older single-family and multi-family housing. The preservation of that housing stock has encouraged a movement of people back to the city. Even more, it has created an environment that is diverse in income, households, race, and age.
The Sherman Hill Association is proud of the part we have played in preserving the historic elements that make our neighborhood unique. Our latest achievements are the addition of historic streetlights to our neighborhood and our recognition as a designated neighborhood for city planning, see the Historic Street Light Project or the City Plan for further details. The services offered by the SHA benefit the residents of Sherman Hill and those who live and work in the Des Moines area. Some of the services of the association include:
- Cataloging information on financing, tax benefits, grants and loans for property in Sherman Hill
- Organizing information regarding properties for sale and rent in the neighborhood
- Developing workable programs to implement the Sherman Hill Comprehensive Plan
- Maintaining a resource center on preservation techniques and sources and
- Coordinating neighborhood activities including concerts, house tours, programs, and special events for members of the neighborhood.
Meetings
The SHA holds quarterly meetings on the second Monday in February, May, and August. The annual membership meeting is in November. The meetings (at 7:00 p.m.) follow a potluck meal (at 6:30 p.m.) an opportunity to socialize.
Publications
The SHA Newsletter is published periodically and distributed to SHA members and throughout the neighborhood. Special mailings and flier distribution inform the neighborhood of current issues on an as needed basis.
Membership
Membership in the SHA provides support for the development of Sherman Hill and other areas. Anyone can join the association. Applications are available at the SHA office.
Board
Jim Quilty, President
814 17th Street
Quiltyclf@aol.com
245-5420 O
778-7849 C
244-5763 H
Donna Hallstrom, Vice President
731 20th Street
Johoha@aol.com
244-4221 ext. 5366 O
707-5687 C
697-0017 H
Gretchen Jensen, Secretary
716 19th Street
gretchen@gdmnlaw.com
gretchenjensen@msn.com
554-4461 C
Tom Chase, Treasurer
731 16th Street
chase_holland@yahoo.com
515-222-1948 O
222-1948 H
Rochelle Burnett
1510 Center Street
rochelle@creativeleapinc.com
515-727-7963 O
Sherry Jasnos
756 17th Street
sherry@fireflysuits.com
280-6691 O
280-6651 H
Rob McCammon
677 20th Street
r.mccammon@mchsi.com
491-5715 H
Jeff Macomber
673 20th Street
jmacombe@iastate.edu
515-975-2677 C
283-2729 H
Jack Porter
815 18th Street
Sherman815@msn.com
243-7064 H
Volunteer
We would greatly appreciate your assistance and expertise, please click here, volunteers sign-up to help right away, give feedback, or keep your name on file for when you're needed.
Sherman Hill Office
The SHA Office is in the Mickle Resource Center located at the 1620 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50314. The usual office hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Telephone is (515) 284-5717.
Bylaws
The bylaws of the Sherman Hill Association, Inc. can be found here, Bylaws.