Allen Hazen Water Tower, Des Moines

Name: Allen Hazen Water Tower
Address: Des Moines, United States

#126 among attractions in Des Moines

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Facts and practical information

The Allen Hazen Water Tower, also known as the Municipal Water Tower, is a historic structure located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. ()

Built: 1930 (94 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°35'51"N, 93°41'2"W

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Waveland ParkDes Moines United States

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Allen Hazen Water Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Des Moines Art Center, Drake Municipal Observatory, Plymouth Place, Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.

1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines
25 min walk • The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.
~1310 ftSW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Drake Municipal Observatory, Des Moines
7 min walk • The Drake Municipal Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Des Moines, Iowa. It is jointly operated by Drake University and the city of Des Moines, and is located within the Waveland Golf Course between the 17th green and the 18th tee.
1 miSE
Church
Plymouth Place, Des Moines
25 min walk • Plymouth Place is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1968, the 12-story structure rises to a height of 161.01 feet. This circular residential building was designed by local architect Raymond Hueholt.
1 miE
Church
Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, Des Moines
26 min walk • The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Des Moines, Iowa is a parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in the Drake Neighborhood near Drake University.
1 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Augustin Catholic Church, Des Moines
26 min walk • St. Augustin Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Des Moines located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was included as a contributing property in the Greenwood Park Plats Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
1.3 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
Norman Apartment Building, Des Moines
33 min walk • The Norman Apartment Building is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This three-story brick structure was the first of five apartment buildings, housing 60 families, that Drake University planned to build near its campus.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Sylvan Theater Historic District, Des Moines
31 min walk • The Sylvan Theater Historic District, also known as Greenwood Park Outdoor Theater, is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1995.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture
Middlesex Plat Historic District, Des Moines
31 min walk • The Middlesex Plat Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was an upper-middle-class neighborhood of two-story square houses and bungalows that were built from 1910 to 1923.
1.1 miE
Tudor Revival architecture
Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House, Des Moines
30 min walk • The Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Its significance is attributed to its association with the prominent Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson, and it calls attention to their residential work.
1.2 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Byron and Ivan Boyd House, Des Moines
32 min walk • The Byron and Ivan Boyd House, also known as Boyd Cottage, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Built in 1924, the 2½-story Tudor Revival half-timbered cottage is located in an up-scale neighborhood.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Greenwood Park Plats Historic District, Des Moines
24 min walk • The Greenwood Park Plats Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Allen Hazen Water Tower?

Nearby attractions include Drake Municipal Observatory, Des Moines (7 min walk), Greenwood Park Plats Historic District, Des Moines (24 min walk).

How to get to Allen Hazen Water Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Allen Hazen Water Tower:

Bus

42nd St & Kingman Blvd • Lines: 60 (13 min walk)
University Ave & 39th St • Lines: 60 (20 min walk)