Financial Center is a high-rise building located in the downtown area of Des Moines, Iowa. Completed in 1973 and standing at 345 ft (105m), it was the tallest building in the city and state until the completion of the Ruan Center in 1975, and is currently the fourth tallest.
The building consists mainly of office space and is connected to Des Moines' skywalk system. The ground floor also includes a Walgreens location.
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