Food Sciences Building, Ames

Name: Food Sciences Building
Address: Ames, United States

#6 among attractions in Ames

Top attraction, Monuments and statues

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

The Food Sciences Building, formerly known as Dairy Industry Building, is a historic building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States. The two-story, Bedford stone structure was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson & Souers. J. and W. A. Elliott Construction completed it in 1928. Additions to the original building were completed in 1962, 1991, and 1993. It was listed, along with its courtyard sculptures, on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. ()

Built: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 42°1'37"N, 93°38'36"W

Address

Iowa State UniversityAmes United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Ames

Day trips

Food Sciences Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iowa State Center, Reiman Gardens, Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Bell Tower.

0.5 miSE
Ballet, Theater, Concerts and shows
Iowa State Center, Ames
14 min walk • The Iowa State Center is located just southeast of Iowa State University's central campus in Ames, Iowa. It is a complex of cultural and athletic venues.
1.1 miS
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Reiman Gardens, Ames
30 min walk • Reiman Gardens is a 17-acre university-owned public garden located immediately south of Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa.
0.9 miNW
Outdoor activities, Golf
Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Ames
23 min walk • Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course which is owned and operated by Iowa State University. The golf course was completed in 1938 and it has hosted the Iowa Master's golf tournament since then. In 1959 the course was renamed for George F.
~890 ftSW
Tower
Bell Tower, Ames
5 min walk • The Iowa State University Campanile is located on Iowa State's central campus, and is home to the Stanton Memorial Carillon. The campanile is widely seen as one of the major symbols of Iowa State University.
1.5 miSE
42°0'46"N • 93°37'17"W
Coldwater Golf Links, Ames
38 min walk • Golf
~1280 ftW
Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
7 min walk • The Iowa State University campus contains over 160 buildings, several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.9 miNE
42°2'8"N • 93°37'52"W
Furman Aquatic Center, Ames
23 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
0.5 miSE
42°1'18"N • 93°38'17"W
Fisher Theater, Ames
12 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1170 ftN
Museum, History museum
The Farm House, Ames
6 min walk • The Farm House, also known as the Knapp–Wilson House, is the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Now a museum open to the general public, this house was built 1861-65 as part of the model farm that eventually became Iowa State.
0.5 miS
Tudor Revival architecture
Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Ames
12 min walk • Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is a historic building in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is a large four-story brick structure that was built in 1931 for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Iowa State College.
0.4 miSW
Art gallery, Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
10 min walk • Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa. It is the largest university in the state of Iowa and the third largest university in the Big 12 athletic conference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Food Sciences Building?

Nearby attractions include Catt Hall, Ames (4 min walk), Bell Tower, Ames (5 min walk), The Farm House, Ames (6 min walk), Morrill Hall, Ames (6 min walk).

How to get to Food Sciences Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Food Sciences Building:

Bus

Food Sciences Building • Lines: 21 (2 min walk)
Wallace Road at Forker Hall • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)