The Mainstay
The Mainstay is a building in Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa. The Mainstay is situated nearby to the stadium Knapp Center, as well as near the university building Drake Fieldhouse.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Knapp Center and Drake Stadium.
Knapp Center
Stadium
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The Knapp Center is a 6,424-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1992. The Knapp Center is the center building for three athletic buildings combined.
Drake Stadium
Stadium
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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. Drake Stadium is situated 810 feet west of The Mainstay.
Drake Fieldhouse
University building
The Drake Fieldhouse is an athletic facility of Drake University. It was built in 1926 as a companion to Drake's football stadium. It is the location for the athletic department offices, an indoor track, a tartan court area and equipment and locker rooms. Drake Fieldhouse is situated 500 feet west of The Mainstay.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chautauqua Park Historic District and Sherman Hill Historic District.
Chautauqua Park Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Chautauqua Park Historic District is located on the north side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990.
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 2 miles southeast of The Mainstay.
The Mainstay
- Type: Building
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.60443° or 41° 36′ 16″ northLongitude
-93.65216° or 93° 39′ 8″ westElevation
948 feet (289 metres)Open location code
86H8J83X+Q4GeoNames ID
4878448
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