Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House, Des Moines

Name: Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House
Address: Des Moines, United States

#172 among attractions in Des Moines

Queen Anne architecture

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The Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Its significant as the best Free Classic Queen Anne style dwelling in the city. It is a transitional architectural style. The 2½-story structure shows elements of both the Queen Anne and the Neoclassical styles. The Queen Anne is found in the asymmetrical plan, the complex roof treatment, the full width and recessed porches, and contrasting shingle patterns. The Neoclassical is found in the window and door trim, the grouped classical porch columns, and the Palladian window in the attic level. ()

Built: 1899 (125 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 41°36'16"N, 93°38'34"W

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King-Irving ParkDes Moines United States

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Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wells Fargo Arena, Drake Stadium, Basilica of St. John, Hoyt Sherman Place.

1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
36 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.
0.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Drake Stadium, Des Moines
17 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.
~1360 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of St. John, Des Moines
7 min walk • The Basilica of St. John is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is also a parish church in the Diocese of Des Moines. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
29 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.6 miSW
Church
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, Des Moines
17 min walk • Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Drake University, Des Moines
16 min walk • Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, law, and pharmacy. Drake's law school is among the 25 oldest in the United States.
0.8 miE
Church
Trinity United Methodist Church, Des Moines
20 min walk • Trinity United Methodist Church is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 as Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, which was its previous name.
1.7 miSE
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
43 min walk • The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts located in Des Moines, Iowa. It has been Iowa's largest theater since it opened on June 10, 1979, and is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.
0.8 miSW
Victorian architecture
Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House, Des Moines
20 min walk • The Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This 2½-story dwelling features a hipped roof with gablets, various gables, reeded panels along cornice and base, and a shed-roofed porch with brackets, turned columns, and an open grill.
0.6 miSW
Victorian architecture
Professor Charles O. Denny House, Des Moines
17 min walk • The Professor Charles O. Denny House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is a 2½-story dwelling that follows an irregular plan.
0.7 miSW
Victorian architecture
Dr. Richard and Paulina Stuart House, Des Moines
18 min walk • The Dr. Richard and Paulina Stuart House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This 2½-story frame dwelling follows an irregular plan and features a hipped roof, gablet, and various gables. The property on which it stands is one of ten plats that were owned by Drake University.

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Which popular attractions are close to Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of St. John, Des Moines (7 min walk), Capt. Nicholas W. and Emma Johnson House, Des Moines (10 min walk), Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District, Des Moines (10 min walk), Goddard Bungalow Court Historic District, Des Moines (11 min walk).

How to get to Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edward B. and Nettie E. Evans House:

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University Ave & MLK Jr Pkwy • Lines: 60 (8 min walk)