Norman Apartment Building

The Norman Apartment Building 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.
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  • Type: Apartment building
  • Description: historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States
  • Also known as: “Norman Apartments”
  • Address: 3103 University Avenue, 50311

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Drake Stadium and Greek Orthodox Church of St. George.

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. is situated 2,100 feet northeast of Norman Apartment Building.

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. is situated 1,400 feet southwest of Norman Apartment Building.

House
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The is a historic building located in , United States. This is the best preserved example of the residential architecture that combines the Stick and Eastlake styles in the city. is situated 870 feet south of Norman Apartment Building.

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 , United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990.

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

Norman Apartment Building

Latitude
41.60062° or 41° 36′ 2″ north
Longitude
-93.6599° or 93° 39′ 36″ west
Inception
1908
Levels
3
Open location code
86H8J82R+62
Open­Street­Map ID
way 109447999
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­apartments
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­heritage
Wiki­data ID
Q43371263
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Trinity Lutheran Church and The Weaver.

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