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Des Moines Township

Waveland Woods

Waveland Woods is a neighborhood in , , and has about 2,190 residents. Waveland Woods is situated nearby to the town , as well as near the neighborhood .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Thomas I. Stoner House and Drake Municipal Observatory.

House
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The in , also known as The Highlands, was designed by Wetherell & Harrison and was built in 1931. It includes elements of Spanish Eclectic and Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals architecture.

Building
The 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.

Bridge
Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Windsor Heights and Linden Heights Historic District.

Town
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is a city in Walnut Township, , , . The population was 5,252 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the – Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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 southeast of Waveland Woods.

Neighborhood
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The is located in , . 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. is situated 3 miles east of Waveland Woods.

Waveland Woods

Latitude
41.59664° or 41° 35′ 48″ north
Longitude
-93.69848° or 93° 41′ 55″ west
Population
2,190
Open location code
86H8H8W2+MJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8416531285
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Congregation Beth El Jacob and Saint Theresa’s Catholic Church.

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