This historic tour of the city of Des Moines, Iowa was prepared to demonstrate the growth of Des Moines from pioneer roots to mercantile city and show its growth into a metropolis which played a major role in the development of Iowa agriculture, through support industries and financial development. This program covers the area developed from 1843 to 1932 and includes those major early sites located entirely in downtown Des Moines, which was the city center to early settlers.