Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Ames

Name: Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
Address: 228 Gray Ave, Ames, United States

#14 among attractions in Ames

Tudor Revival architecture

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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. It was designed by Des Moines architect Amos B. Emery. It is the only Tudor Revival style building designed by Emory, and only one of two fraternity houses that he designed. The building features ornamental half-timbering and stucco veneered walls, a steeply pitched roof with two separate cross-gabled sections, and a two-story wing that is oriented diagonally from the main body of the house. Three of the four-floors are above grade and one is exposed on the back side via the sloping lot. ()

Built: 1931 (93 years ago)Coordinates: 42°1'14"N, 93°38'25"W

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228 Gray AveIowa State University (South Campus Area)Ames United States

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Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iowa State Center, Reiman Gardens, Bell Tower, Coldwater Golf Links.

~930 ftE
Ballet, Theater, Concerts and shows
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Tower
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1.1 miSE
42°0'46"N • 93°37'17"W
Coldwater Golf Links, Ames
29 min walk • Golf
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Food Sciences Building, Ames
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0.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
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City hall
Ames City Hall, Ames
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Furman Aquatic Center, Ames
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~760 ftNE
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Fisher Theater, Ames
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Museum, History museum
The Farm House, Ames
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0.6 miNW
Art gallery, Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
15 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon?

Nearby attractions include Fisher Theater, Ames (4 min walk), Bell Tower, Ames (12 min walk), Food Sciences Building, Ames (12 min walk), Iowa State University, Ames (15 min walk).

How to get to Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon by public transport?

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Beach Avenue at Sunset Drive Southbound • Lines: 23, 3 (2 min walk)
Beach Avenue at Lincoln Way • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)