Linden Heights Historic District, Des Moines

Name: Linden Heights Historic District
Address: Des Moines, United States

#121 among attractions in Des Moines

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The Linden Heights Historic District is located on the west side Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The district exemplifies the residential styles that were popular in Des Moines from 1912 to 1956. It was also significant in the development of the western part of the city south of Grand Avenue, which is a major east–west thoroughfare. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003. ()

Coordinates: 41°34'31"N, 93°40'37"W

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Linden Heights Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Des Moines Art Center, Salisbury House, Water Works Park, Plymouth Place.

0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines
17 min walk • The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Salisbury House, Des Moines
11 min walk • Salisbury House in Des Moines, Iowa is a Tudor, Gothic and Carolean style manor home. It was built by cosmetic magnate Carl Weeks and his wife, Edith Van Slyke Weeks, between 1923 and 1928. Salisbury House was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England, contains 42 rooms and measures just over 22,000 square feet.
0.8 miSE
Park, Playground
Water Works Park, Des Moines
20 min walk • Water Works Park is a 1,500 acre park near downtown Des Moines, Iowa. It is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Located along the Raccoon River, the park offers trails, picnic areas, grills, and fields.
0.7 miN
Church
Plymouth Place, Des Moines
19 min walk • Plymouth Place is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1968, the 12-story structure rises to a height of 161.01 feet. This circular residential building was designed by local architect Raymond Hueholt.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Augustin Catholic Church, Des Moines
18 min walk • St. Augustin Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Des Moines located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was included as a contributing property in the Greenwood Park Plats Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
1.4 miNE
41°35'8"N • 93°39'15"W
Tandem Brick Gallery, Des Moines
35 min walk • Museum
1.3 miNE
41°35'10"N • 93°39'27"W
Moberg Gallery, Des Moines
32 min walk • Museum
1.6 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture
David W. Smouse Opportunity School, Des Moines
40 min walk • The David W. Smouse Opportunity School is a historical building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson, Souers & Thomas in the Tudor Revival style.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Owl's Head Historic District, Des Moines
32 min walk • The Owl's Head Historic District is a residential area located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Among its 50 buildings is the former Iowa governor's mansion.
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Sylvan Theater Historic District, Des Moines
11 min walk • The Sylvan Theater Historic District, also known as Greenwood Park Outdoor Theater, is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1995.
0.4 miN
Tudor Revival architecture
Byron and Ivan Boyd House, Des Moines
11 min walk • The Byron and Ivan Boyd House, also known as Boyd Cottage, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Built in 1924, the 2½-story Tudor Revival half-timbered cottage is located in an up-scale neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Linden Heights Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Salisbury House, Des Moines (11 min walk), Sylvan Theater Historic District, Des Moines (11 min walk), Byron and Ivan Boyd House, Des Moines (11 min walk), Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines (17 min walk).

How to get to Linden Heights Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Linden Heights Historic District:

Bus

Ingersoll Ave / 41st St • Lines: 60 (20 min walk)
42nd St & Harwood Dr • Lines: 60 (22 min walk)