Old Downtown Des Moines Library, Des Moines

Name: Old Downtown Des Moines Library
Address: Des Moines, United States

#147 among attractions in Des Moines

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The Old Downtown Des Moines Library is a historic building in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States that was built in 1903. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988. The building ceased to be a library in 2006 and now houses the Norman E. Borlaug | World Food Prize Hall of Laureates for the World Food Prize. ()

Built: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 41°35'15"N, 93°37'7"W

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Downtown Des MoinesDes Moines United States

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Old Downtown Des Moines Library – 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
14 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.
~1980 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
10 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.
~1960 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
10 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
12 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.
~800 ftNE
City hall
Des Moines City Hall, Des Moines
4 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
27 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~730 ftSE
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.
~1700 ftSW
Tower
Polk County Courthouse, Des Moines
9 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.
~900 ftSW
Skyscraper
Plaza Building, Des Moines
5 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.
~90 ftNW
41°35'15"N • 93°37'8"W
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines
1 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Office

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Downtown Des Moines Library?

Nearby attractions include World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines (1 min walk), United States Post Office, Des Moines (2 min walk), Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines (3 min walk), Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Downtown Des Moines Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Downtown Des Moines Library:

Bus

6th Ave & Walnut St • Lines: 1, 15, 60 (9 min walk)
6th Ave & Locust St • Lines: 15, 60 (9 min walk)