Forster’s Addition
Forster’s Addition is a residential area in Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa. Forster’s Addition is situated nearby to Forest Avenue Library, as well as near New Friendship Church of God.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Susie P. Turner Double House and Basilica of St. John.
Susie P. Turner Double House
Heritage site
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Susie P. Turner Double House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This two-story duplex features a symmetrical facade, brick in various colors, decorative cast stone, and a fullwidth front porch that is supported by three brick columns. Susie P. Turner Double House is situated 1,900 feet east of Forster’s Addition.
Basilica of St. John
Church
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The Basilica of St. John is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is also a parish church in the Diocese of Des Moines. Basilica of St. John is situated 2,500 feet west of Forster’s Addition.
F.E. Haley Double House
Heritage site
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The F.E. Haley Double House, also known as the Gordon Apartments, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is notable as one of the earliest examples of a double house constructed in the area. F.E. Haley Double House is situated 2,300 feet east of Forster’s Addition.
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.
Forster’s Addition
- Type: Residential area
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.60317° or 41° 36′ 11″ northLongitude
-93.63489° or 93° 38′ 6″ westOpen location code
86H8J938+72OpenStreetMap ID
way 1008760574OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=residential
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Forest Avenue Library and New Friendship Church of God.
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