Des Moines’ Corridor of Delight to change into a ballroom
Photograph courtesy of the Iowa Excessive College Athletic Affiliation
The now shuttered Iowa Corridor of Delight museum house will change into a “junior ballroom” beneath an idea being thought of by Polk County officers, Chris Connolly, normal supervisor of the Iowa Occasions Middle tells Axios.
Driving the information: The occasions heart may use extra ballroom house, particularly for teams that need to lease smaller house, Connolly stated.
- Concepts are nonetheless within the works however the almost 26,000-square-foot house may very well be made into a number of new rental areas, he stated.
Catch up quick: The corridor of delight showcased state sports activities historical past and had been a part of the Iowa Occasions Middle since 2005. However attendance had fallen in recent times.
- The Iowa Excessive College Athletic Affiliation, the museum’s operator, completely closed the power in June and transitioned a number of the displays right into a digital format.
What’s subsequent: Connolly will strategy county supervisors in coming weeks for permission to rent an organization to suggest particular reuse and design choices.
- Value estimates and a challenge timeline haven’t but been decided.
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