paintings are attributed to well-known artists such as Otto van Veen, Robert Reid (American Painter), Edwin Lord Weeks and Andrea del Verrocchio. Theater The original theater was built in 1923. In 2004 a major theater restoration project took place. The historic theater has seating available for 1,252 guests. Some of the major acts that have performed at the Hoyt Sherman Place Theater include: Dwight Yoakam, Dave Chappelle, Martina McBride and David Sedaris. Renovation and Addition The full restoration of the upper level of the mansion was completed in 2021. The COVID-19 shutdown allowed for the time needed to restore the second floor to the original floorplan including Hoyt and Sara Sherman's bedroom as well as their daughter, Helen Sherman's bedroom. Their daughter, Helen Sherman Griffith was born and raised in the Sherman home and as an adult became a well known author of children's books. The rooms have been restored top to bottom including period-appropriate lighting fixtures, paint, flooring and décor. The Center for Artists and Education was completed in 2020. It includes classroom and rehearsal spaces as well as modern dressing rooms, loading dock, administrative offices and additional event spaces. Des Moines Women's Club In 1907 Hoyt Sherman Place became the clubhouse of the Des Moines Women’s Club . The Club added an art gallery, the first public art museum in the city. In 1923, a 1400-seat auditorium was completed for Club programs. In 1995 the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation was created to provide long-term care and protection of the home and collection as well as run the day-to-day operations. The Women's Club continues to meet at the historic home and contribute to its ongoing success. References External links – Official website www.desmoineswomensclub.com – Des Moines Women's Club Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa Houses completed in 1877 Houses in Des Moines, Iowa Tourist attractions in Des Moines, Iowa Theatres in Iowa Music venues in Iowa National Register of Historic Places in Des Moines, Iowa Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Iowa 1877 establishments in Iowa