Byron A. Beeson House, Des Moines

Name: Byron A. Beeson House
Address: Des Moines, United States

#160 among attractions in Des Moines

Queen Anne architecture

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

The Byron A. Beeson House, also known as Mission Temple Academy, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Built c. 1890, the 2½-story structure features balloon frame construction, a complex roof system, and wrap-around front porch. Its flared cornice is considered unusual. It was originally a single-family dwelling that later became and education facility associated with the Church of God in Christ. It is also associated with Byron A. Beeson who served as Treasurer of Iowa from 1891 to 1895, and as Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard around the same time. The house's significance is derived from its location in suburban North Des Moines and its complex roof system. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. A stable along the alley behind the house shares the historic designation. ()

Built: 1890 (135 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 41°36'22"N, 93°37'27"W

Address

River BendDes Moines United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Des Moines

Day trips

Byron A. Beeson House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wells Fargo Arena, Hoyt Sherman Place, Trinity United Methodist Church, Simon Estes Amphitheater.

0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
25 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.
1.4 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
36 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~1270 ftNW
Church
Trinity United Methodist Church, Des Moines
7 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.
1.3 miS
41°35'17"N • 93°37'0"W
Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines
34 min walk • Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
~780 ftN
City hall
Perry and Brainard Block, Des Moines
4 min walk • The Perry and Brainard Block, also known as the North Des Moines Town Hall, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
~1740 ftN
Tudor Revival architecture
Ayrshire Apartments, Des Moines
9 min walk • The Ayrshire Apartments is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1920 as a fireproof apartment hotel. The three-story building was designed in the Tudor Revival style, represented by the half-timbering on the third floor.
~940 ftNE
Queen Anne architecture
Home of Marshall's Horseradish, Des Moines
5 min walk • The Home of Marshall's Horseradish, also known as the Marshall House, Stish House, and Marshall's Horseradish Farm, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The historic designation is made up of three resources: the two-story frame Queen Anne house, the garage, and the remains of the root cellar.
~580 ftNW
Vernacular architecture
Sargent's Garage, Des Moines
3 min walk • Sargent's Garage, also known as the Robinson's Paint and Body Shop, Grand Spring Body and Paint Company, and Fabio's, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1924, this single-story commercial building emplifies vernacular commercial architecture.
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Prospect Park Second Plat Historic District, Des Moines
13 min walk • The Prospect Park Second Plat Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in the north-central section of Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
~1290 ftN
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
The Oaklands Historic District, Des Moines
7 min walk • The Oaklands Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was a late 19th-century residential area for upper and upper middle class residents of what was then a suburb of North Des Moines.
~1480 ftW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District, Des Moines
8 min walk • The West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District is located in the north-central section of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The focus of the district is West Ninth Street from University Avenue on the south to Hickman Road on the north, which had a street car line that ran on it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Byron A. Beeson House?

Nearby attractions include Bates Park Historic District, Des Moines (3 min walk), Sargent's Garage, Des Moines (3 min walk), Sixth and Forest Historic District, Des Moines (3 min walk), Perry and Brainard Block, Des Moines (4 min walk).

How to get to Byron A. Beeson House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Byron A. Beeson House:

Bus

6th Ave & College Ave • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)