United States Post Office, Des Moines

Name: United States Post Office
Address: Des Moines, United States

#138 among attractions in Des Moines

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The United States Post Office is an historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It became a contributing property of the Civic Center Historic District when it was established in 1988. It now houses administrative offices for Polk County. ()

Built: 1909 (115 years ago)Coordinates: 41°35'13"N, 93°37'10"W

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Downtown Des MoinesDes Moines United States

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United States Post Office – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Principal Park, Wells Fargo Arena, HUB Tower, Younker Brothers Department Store.

0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
13 min walk • Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the International League's Iowa Cubs.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
11 min walk • Wells Fargo Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million.
~1700 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
9 min walk • The HUB Tower is a high-rise office building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 325 feet in height. It is tied with the EMC Insurance Building for the title of the 6th-tallest building in the city.
0.4 miW
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
10 min walk • The Younker Brothers Department Store is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
~1110 ftNE
City hall
Des Moines City Hall, Des Moines
6 min walk • The Des Moines City Hall is a government building in Des Moines, Iowa, built in 1909 and 1910. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1977 as the Municipal Building, and became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988.
1 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
26 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~790 ftE
Bridge
Court Avenue Bridge, Des Moines
4 min walk • The Court Avenue Bridge is an historic structure located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988, and was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1998 as a part of the Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS.
~1400 ftSW
Tower
Polk County Courthouse, Des Moines
7 min walk • The Polk County Courthouse located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, was built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the third building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
~980 ftSE
Harbor
Principal Riverwalk, Des Moines
5 min walk • Principal Riverwalk is a recreational park district along the banks of the Des Moines River in Des Moines, Iowa. After eight years of work, it was completed in January 2013.
~600 ftSW
Skyscraper
Plaza Building, Des Moines
3 min walk • The Plaza Building, also known as The Plaza Condominiums, is a high-rise condominium building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 340 feet in height.
~290 ftNE
41°35'15"N • 93°37'8"W
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines
2 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Office

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to United States Post Office?

Nearby attractions include World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines (2 min walk), Old Downtown Des Moines Library, Des Moines (2 min walk), Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines (2 min walk), Plaza Building, Des Moines (3 min walk).

How to get to United States Post Office by public transport?

The nearest stations to United States Post Office:

Bus

6th Ave & Walnut St • Lines: 1, 15, 60 (7 min walk)
6th Ave & Locust St • Lines: 15, 60 (8 min walk)