Henry Wallace House, Des Moines

Name: Henry Wallace House
Address: 756 16th St, Des Moines, 50314-1601, United States
Telephone: +1 515-243-7063

#20 among attractions in Des Moines

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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The Henry Wallace House is an historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was the home of Henry Wallace who was an advocate for agricultural improvement and reform. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property in the Sherman Hill Historic District in 1979 and it has been individually listed since 1993. ()

Built: 1883 (141 years ago)Architectural style: Victorian architectureCoordinates: 41°35'29"N, 93°38'21"W

Address

756 16th StSherman HillDes Moines 50314-1601 United States

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+1 515-243-7063

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Henry Wallace House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Principal Park, Wells Fargo Arena, Drake Stadium, HUB Tower.

1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
37 min walk • Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the International League's Iowa Cubs.
0.9 miE
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.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Drake Stadium, Des Moines
32 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.
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
21 min walk • The HUB Tower is a high-rise office building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 325 feet in height. It is tied with the EMC Insurance Building for the title of the 6th-tallest building in the city.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Des Moines
15 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, is located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
0.6 miSE
Library
Des Moines Public Library, Des Moines
15 min walk • The Des Moines Public Library is the public library system for the city of Des Moines, Iowa. It is the largest public library system in the state of Iowa, with a collection of 552,576 items housed at six locations.
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
20 min walk • The Younker Brothers Department Store is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
~980 ftS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
5 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.4 miW
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines
11 min walk • Woodland Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa, having been established in 1848, before Des Moines was the state capital. It is a municipal cemetery owned and operated by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. It covers 69 acres at the corner of 20th Street and Woodland Ave and is the site of over 80,000 graves.
0.4 miE
Church
First United Methodist Church, Des Moines
12 min walk • First United Methodist Church is located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984 as First Methodist Episcopal Church, which is its original name.
0.6 miE
Church
Burns United Methodist Church, Des Moines
15 min walk • Burns United Methodist Church is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Its previous building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Henry Wallace House open?

Henry Wallace House is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Henry Wallace House?

Nearby attractions include Sherman Hill Historic District, Des Moines (3 min walk), The Lexington, Des Moines (4 min walk), Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines (5 min walk), Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines (11 min walk).

How to get to Henry Wallace House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Henry Wallace House:

Bus

Ingersoll Ave & 18th St • Lines: 60 (11 min walk)
17th St & Locust St • Lines: 60 (13 min walk)