Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District, Des Moines

Name: Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District
Address: Des Moines, United States

#183 among attractions in Des Moines

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The Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It consists of three buildings, the former dairy buildings and the Newens’ family home. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003. ()

Coordinates: 41°36'1"N, 93°38'52"W

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Drake ParkDes Moines United States

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Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drake Stadium, HUB Tower, Basilica of St. John, Younker Brothers Department Store.

0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Drake Stadium, Des Moines
13 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.
1.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
39 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.
~1150 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of St. John, Des Moines
6 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.
1.5 miSE
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
38 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.
0.9 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
24 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~1320 ftSW
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.
0.7 miS
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines
19 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 miNW
Universities and schools
Drake University, Des Moines
11 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.
0.6 miW
Gothic Revival architecture
Norman Apartment Building, Des Moines
16 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.
0.4 miSW
Victorian architecture
Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House, Des Moines
11 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.
~1360 ftSW
Victorian architecture
Professor Charles O. Denny House, Des Moines
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District?

Nearby attractions include George B. Peak House, Des Moines (5 min walk), Kingman Place Historic District, Des Moines (5 min walk), Basilica of St. John, Des Moines (6 min walk), Drake University Campus Historic District, Des Moines (6 min walk).

How to get to Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Newens Sanitary Dairy Historic District:

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University Ave & 23rd St • Lines: 60 (1 min walk)