Sixth and Forest Historic District, Des Moines

Name: Sixth and Forest Historic District
Address: Des Moines, United States

#188 among attractions in Des Moines

Neighbourhood, Romanesque revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Sixth and Forest Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is a Victorian era suburban commercial district on the northeastern and northwestern corners of the junction of 6th and Forest Avenues, and originally contained six buildings. The buildings on the northeast corner have subsequently been torn down. The historic district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1996. It is a part of the Towards a Greater Des Moines MPS. ()

Coordinates: 41°36'17"N, 93°37'32"W

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Day trips

Sixth and Forest Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wells Fargo Arena, Hoyt Sherman Place, Trinity United Methodist Church, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.

0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
23 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.
1.3 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
33 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~1320 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.
1.2 miS
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
32 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.
1.2 miS
41°35'17"N • 93°37'0"W
Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines
32 min walk • Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
~1230 ftN
City hall
Perry and Brainard Block, Des Moines
6 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.
0.4 miN
Tudor Revival architecture
Ayrshire Apartments, Des Moines
11 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.
~1490 ftNE
Queen Anne architecture
Home of Marshall's Horseradish, Des Moines
8 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.
~610 ftNE
Queen Anne architecture
Byron A. Beeson House, Des Moines
3 min walk • 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.
~1010 ftN
Vernacular architecture
Sargent's Garage, Des Moines
5 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
14 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sixth and Forest Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Byron A. Beeson House, Des Moines (3 min walk), Bates Park Historic District, Des Moines (3 min walk), Sargent's Garage, Des Moines (5 min walk), Perry and Brainard Block, Des Moines (6 min walk).

How to get to Sixth and Forest Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sixth and Forest Historic District:

Bus

6th Ave & Forest Ave • Lines: 15 (7 min walk)