Murillo Flats, Des Moines

Name: Murillo Flats
Address: Des Moines, United States

#142 among attractions in Des Moines

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Facts and practical information

Murillo Flats is a three story, formerly seven unit brick apartment building in Des Moines, Iowa. Built in 1903, it was originally located at 531-533 14th at the intersection with High Street in the downtown area of the city. On March 1, 2008, in the largest relocation project scheduled for that year and an event covered by both local & national media, the 705-ton building was moved to a new location so that it could be preserved. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. ()

Built: 1905 (120 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°35'14"N, 93°38'20"W

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Sherman HillDes Moines United States

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Day trips

Murillo Flats – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Principal Park, Wells Fargo Arena, Drake Stadium, HUB Tower.

1.3 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
33 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.
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
26 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.
1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Drake Stadium, Des Moines
38 min walk • Drake Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Best known as the home of the Drake Relays, it also serves as the home field of the university's football team. It opened in 1925.
0.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
18 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.
0.5 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Des Moines
14 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, is located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
0.4 miE
Library
Des Moines Public Library, Des Moines
11 min walk • The Des Moines Public Library is the public library system for the city of Des Moines, Iowa. It is the largest public library system in the state of Iowa, with a collection of 552,576 items housed at six locations.
0.6 miE
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
17 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.
~1570 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Henry Wallace House, Des Moines
8 min walk • The Henry Wallace House is an historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was the home of Henry Wallace who was an advocate for agricultural improvement and reform.
~640 ftN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
4 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.4 miS
Bridge
George Washington Carver Bridge, Des Moines
12 min walk • The George Washington Carver Bridge is located in Des Moines, Iowa over the Raccoon River. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, the bridge provides three roadway lanes in one direction and two roadway lanes and one bikeway/pedestrian lane in the opposite direction framed by two arches.
0.5 miNW
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines
12 min walk • Woodland Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa, having been established in 1848, before Des Moines was the state capital. It is a municipal cemetery owned and operated by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. It covers 69 acres at the corner of 20th Street and Woodland Ave and is the site of over 80,000 graves.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Murillo Flats?

Nearby attractions include Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines (4 min walk), The Lexington, Des Moines (6 min walk), Sherman Hill Historic District, Des Moines (7 min walk), F. W. Fitch Company Historic District, Des Moines (8 min walk).

How to get to Murillo Flats by public transport?

The nearest stations to Murillo Flats:

Bus

Ingersoll Ave & 18th St • Lines: 60 (5 min walk)
17th St & Locust St • Lines: 60 (6 min walk)