First Church of Christ Science
First Church of Christ Science is a church in Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa. First Church of Christ Science is situated nearby to the heritage site West Chester, as well as near St. Augustin Catholic Church.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include West Chester and St. Augustin Catholic Church.
West Chester
Heritage site
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West Chester, also known as the D.S. Chamberlain House and Wesley Acres, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Designed by Boston architect William George Rantoul, it is considered an excellent example of Jacobethan Revival architecture in the city. West Chester is situated 1,100 feet east of First Church of Christ Science.
St. Augustin Catholic Church
Church
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. St. Augustin Catholic Church is situated 1,400 feet west of First Church of Christ Science.
Salisbury House
Museum
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Salisbury House, in Des Moines, Iowa, is a Tudor, Gothic and Carolean style manor home built on a wooded hill with commanding views. It was built by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife, Edith Van Slyke Weeks, between 1923 and 1928. Salisbury House is situated 1,900 feet southwest of First Church of Christ Science.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Linden Heights Historic District and Sherman Hill Historic District.
Linden Heights Historic District
Neighborhood
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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.
Sherman Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Sherman Hill Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Des Moines. Single-family houses were constructed beginning around 1880 and multi-family dwellings were built between 1900 and 1920.
Downtown Des Moines
Neighborhood
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Downtown Des Moines is the central business district of Des Moines, Iowa and the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area. Downtown Des Moines is defined by the City of Des Moines as located between the Des Moines River to the east, the Raccoon River to the south, Center Street to the north, and 18th and 15th Streets to the west. Downtown Des Moines is situated 2½ miles east of First Church of Christ Science.
First Church of Christ Science
- Type: Church
- Category: religion
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.58416° or 41° 35′ 3″ northLongitude
-93.66855° or 93° 40′ 7″ westElevation
958 feet (292 metres)Open location code
86H8H8MJ+MHGeoNames ID
4856859
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