Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House, Des Moines

Name: Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House
Address: Des Moines, United States

#178 among attractions in Des Moines

Tudor Revival architecture

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The Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Its significance is attributed to its association with the prominent Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson, and it calls attention to their residential work. The historic designation includes the large scale Tudor Revival house, automobile garage, and the retaining wall and entrance steps that were all constructed in 1910 for the Mattes. Both Frank and Minnie were from prominent Des Moines German-American families. He was a brewer until prohibition in the city, and he was then involved with real estate. The property was sold to Guy M. and Madeline Lambert in 1944, who sold it to the Drake University sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1959. Other houses in the neighborhood were converted in a similar manner. ()

Built: 1910 (114 years ago)Coordinates: 41°36'9"N, 93°39'46"W

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Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drake Stadium, Basilica of St. John, Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, Drake University.

0.4 miNE
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Which popular attractions are close to Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House?

Nearby attractions include Norman Apartment Building, Des Moines (6 min walk), Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, Des Moines (7 min walk), Drake University, Des Moines (11 min walk), Middlesex Plat Historic District, Des Moines (13 min walk).

How to get to Minnie Y. and Frank P. Mattes House by public transport?

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University Ave & 34th St • Lines: 60 (4 min walk)