Owl's Head Historic District, Des Moines

#159 among attractions in Des Moines

Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Colonial revival architecture

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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. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978. ()

Coordinates: 41°34'57"N, 93°39'18"W

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Arbor PeakDes Moines United States

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Owl's Head Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salisbury House, Terrace Hill, Hoyt Sherman Place, George Washington Carver Bridge.

0.9 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Salisbury House, Des Moines
23 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.
~1630 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Terrace Hill, Des Moines
8 min walk • Terrace Hill, also known as Hubbell Mansion, Benjamin F. Allen House or the Iowa Governor's Mansion, is the official residence of the governor of Iowa, United States. Located at 2300 Grand Avenue in Des Moines, it is an example of Second Empire architecture. The home measures 18,000 square feet.
1 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
25 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.7 miE
Bridge
George Washington Carver Bridge, Des Moines
19 min walk • The George Washington Carver Bridge is located in Des Moines, Iowa over the Raccoon River. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, the bridge provides three roadway lanes in one direction and two roadway lanes and one bikeway/pedestrian lane in the opposite direction framed by two arches.
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines
17 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.
0.9 miN
Victorian architecture
Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House, Des Moines
24 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.
0.9 miN
Victorian architecture
Anson O. Reynolds House, Des Moines
24 min walk • The Anson O. Reynolds House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This 2½-story dwelling features a hipped roof with a gablet, various gables, sunburst patterns, reeded panels, fishscale shingles, and bargeboards.
~1110 ftN
41°35'8"N • 93°39'15"W
Tandem Brick Gallery, Des Moines
6 min walk • Museum
~1510 ftNW
41°35'10"N • 93°39'27"W
Moberg Gallery, Des Moines
8 min walk • Museum
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Sherman Hill Historic District, Des Moines
24 min walk • The Sherman Hill Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is one of the oldest residential suburbs in Des Moines.
0.6 miN
Tudor Revival architecture
David W. Smouse Opportunity School, Des Moines
16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Owl's Head Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Tandem Brick Gallery, Des Moines (6 min walk), Albert Baird Cummins House, Des Moines (7 min walk), Moberg Gallery, Des Moines (8 min walk), Terrace Hill, Des Moines (8 min walk).

How to get to Owl's Head Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Owl's Head Historic District:

Bus

Ingersoll Ave & 28th St • Lines: 60 (6 min walk)
2610 Ingersoll Ave • Lines: 60 (7 min walk)