Drake University Campus Historic District, Des Moines

#143 among attractions in Des Moines

Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture

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The Drake University Campus Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The historic district contains six buildings. Five of the buildings are collegiate buildings on the Drake University campus and one is a church. The period of significance is from when the university was founded in 1881 to the end of the presidency of Hill M. Bell in 1918. The historic district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988. It is part of the Drake University and Related Properties in Des Moines, Iowa, 1881—1918 MPS. ()

Coordinates: 41°36'3"N, 93°39'7"W

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Drake University Campus Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1710 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Drake Stadium, Des Moines
9 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.
0.4 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of St. John, Des Moines
11 min walk • The Basilica of St. John is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is also a parish church in the Diocese of Des Moines. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
28 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~1450 ftS
Church
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, Des Moines
7 min walk • Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
~1080 ftNW
Universities and schools
Drake University, Des Moines
6 min walk • Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, law, and pharmacy. Drake's law school is among the 25 oldest in the United States.
0.7 miW
Church
Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, Des Moines
18 min walk • The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Des Moines, Iowa is a parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in the Drake Neighborhood near Drake University.
0.4 miW
Gothic Revival architecture
Norman Apartment Building, Des Moines
11 min walk • The Norman Apartment Building is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This three-story brick structure was the first of five apartment buildings, housing 60 families, that Drake University planned to build near its campus.
~1860 ftS
Victorian architecture
Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House, Des Moines
9 min walk • The Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This 2½-story dwelling features a hipped roof with gablets, various gables, reeded panels along cornice and base, and a shed-roofed porch with brackets, turned columns, and an open grill.
~1190 ftS
Victorian architecture
Professor Charles O. Denny House, Des Moines
6 min walk • The Professor Charles O. Denny House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is a 2½-story dwelling that follows an irregular plan.
~1410 ftS
Victorian architecture
Dr. Richard and Paulina Stuart House, Des Moines
7 min walk • The Dr. Richard and Paulina Stuart House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This 2½-story frame dwelling follows an irregular plan and features a hipped roof, gablet, and various gables. The property on which it stands is one of ten plats that were owned by Drake University.
~800 ftS
Victorian architecture
John P. Simmons House, Des Moines
4 min walk • The John P. Simmons House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This simple 1½-story frame dwelling features a gable front, rectangular plan, and a hipped roof front porch. The property on which it stands is one of ten plats that were owned by Drake University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Drake University Campus Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Kingman Place Historic District, Des Moines (2 min walk), Josiah Andrews House, Des Moines (4 min walk), John P. Simmons House, Des Moines (4 min walk), Drake University, Des Moines (6 min walk).

How to get to Drake University Campus Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Drake University Campus Historic District:

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University Ave & 24th St • Lines: 60 (3 min walk)