Drake

Drake is a neighborhood in , , and has about 15,200 residents. Drake is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Norman Apartment Building and Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.

Apartment building
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The is a historic building located in , United States. This three-story brick structure was the first of five apartment buildings, housing 60 families, that Drake University planned to build near its campus.

Church
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The in is a parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in the Drake Neighborhood near Drake University.

Stadium
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is a on the campus of Drake University in , 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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sherman Hill Historic District and Chautauqua Park Historic District.

Neighborhood
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The is located in , 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.

Neighborhood
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The is located on the north side of , . It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990. is situated 1½ miles northeast of Drake.

Neighborhood
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The is located on the west side , . The district exemplifies the residential styles that were popular in Des Moines from 1912 to 1956. is situated 2 miles southwest of Drake.

Drake

Latitude
41.60053° or 41° 36′ 2″ north
Longitude
-93.66115° or 93° 39′ 40″ west
Population
15,200
Open location code
86H8J82Q+6G
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8416531274
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
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