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

2. 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 3 rd floor.

3. Wedding Locations The State Historical Building offers three unique wedding locations within the facility Café TerraceThe AtriumGrand Terrace

4. The Café Terrace Outdoor patio terrace 60 feet above street level Right outside Barattas Café Excellent views of DSM skyline Seating capacity up to 240 guests

5. Des Moines beautiful skyline Wonderful views toward both downtown and the Capitol Complex The Café Terrace

6. The Atrium Seating capacity up to 350 10,000 square feet Choose up to 4 different light settings

7. The Atrium A reception hall etched in history

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

9. The Grand Terrace

10. Seating capacity up to 70 guests Versatile café space Available for rehearsal dinners Café Barattas

11. Barattas Catering 50 years in existence as a family-owned Italian restaurant Exclusive building caterers Menus viewable on line www.barattas.comwww.barattas.com Call or email to 281-4658 or Café.barattas@iowa.govCafé.barattas@iowa.gov

12. Barattas Catering

13. 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.

14. One historic evening set in Des Moines most remarkable venue A Wedding to Remember

15. Rental Information Contact Molly Gatto, Facility Rental Coordinator Email or call to schedule a tour: historicalbuilding.rental@iowa.gov 515.281.3809 historicalbuilding.rental@iowa.gov