Humphrey Center
The Humphrey Center, also known as Old Main, is a historic building located on the campus of Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.- University building
- …lies at an elevation of 869 feet (265 metres)
- …was formerly known as “Old Main”
- …opened in 1895
- …is named after Alice Humphrey
- …has 3 floors
- Address: 1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Iowa State Capitol and C.H. Baker Double House.
Iowa State Capitol
Government building
The Iowa State Capitol, commonly called the Iowa Statehouse, is in Iowa's capital city, Des Moines. Iowa State Capitol is situated 2 miles south of Humphrey Center.
C.H. Baker Double House
Heritage site
The C.H. Baker Double House, also known as the Indiana… C.H. Baker Double House is situated 1½ miles southwest of Humphrey Center.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Garden
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a 12-acre… Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is situated 1½ miles south of Humphrey Center.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chautauqua Park Historic District and East Village.
Chautauqua Park Historic District
Neighborhood
The Chautauqua Park Historic District is located… Chautauqua Park Historic District is situated 1½ miles west of Humphrey Center.
East Village
Neighborhood
Historic East Village is a commercial and residential… East Village is situated 2 miles south of Humphrey Center.
Downtown Des Moines
Neighborhood
Downtown Des Moines is the central business district… Downtown Des Moines is situated 2½ miles southwest of Humphrey Center.
Humphrey Center
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Latitude
41.62081° or 41° 37′ 15″ north
Longitude
-93.60441° or 93° 36′ 16″ west
Open location code
86H8J9CW+86
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=university
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=heritage
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