Two vacant buildings on the same block as the former Gas Lamp in downtown Des Moines will soon be demolished to make way for renovation of the building that contained a music venue and a neighboring structure. The revamp of what is officially known as the Butler Building, 1501 Grand Ave., would provide space for a restaurant where Gas Lamp was. The use of the building's upper three floors is still to be determined. First reported by the Des Moines Register, the project also calls for restoring the also-vacant Jefferson Apartments at 1519 Grand Ave. to their original use. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DSMUSA