Sylvan Theater Historic District, Des Moines

Name: Sylvan Theater Historic District
Address: Des Moines, United States

#161 among attractions in Des Moines

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 41°34'50"N, 93°40'48"W

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WestwoodDes Moines United States

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Sylvan Theater Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Des Moines Art Center, Salisbury House, Drake Municipal Observatory, Water Works Park.

~1260 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines
7 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 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Salisbury House, Des Moines
12 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.
1.1 miN
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Drake Municipal Observatory, Des Moines
29 min walk • The Drake Municipal Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Des Moines, Iowa. It is jointly operated by Drake University and the city of Des Moines, and is located within the Waveland Golf Course between the 17th green and the 18th tee.
1.2 miSE
Park, Playground
Water Works Park, Des Moines
30 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.
0.5 miNE
Church
Plymouth Place, Des Moines
13 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.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Augustin Catholic Church, Des Moines
12 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.
1.2 miE
41°35'10"N • 93°39'27"W
Moberg Gallery, Des Moines
32 min walk • Museum
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Linden Heights Historic District, Des Moines
11 min walk • 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.
1.2 miN
Tower
Allen Hazen Water Tower, Des Moines
31 min walk • The Allen Hazen Water Tower, also known as the Municipal Water Tower, is a historic structure located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture
Middlesex Plat Historic District, Des Moines
37 min walk • The Middlesex Plat Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was an upper-middle-class neighborhood of two-story square houses and bungalows that were built from 1910 to 1923.
~1490 ftE
Tudor Revival architecture
Byron and Ivan Boyd House, Des Moines
8 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 Sylvan Theater Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines (7 min walk), Byron and Ivan Boyd House, Des Moines (8 min walk), Linden Heights Historic District, Des Moines (11 min walk), Salisbury House, Des Moines (12 min walk).

How to get to Sylvan Theater Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sylvan Theater Historic District:

Bus

Ingersoll Ave / 41st St • Lines: 60 (14 min walk)
42nd St & Harwood Dr • Lines: 60 (15 min walk)