Norman Apartment Building
The Norman Apartment Building is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, 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.Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- 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.
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 2,100 feet northeast of Norman Apartment Building.
Greek Orthodox Church of St. George
Church
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The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Des Moines, Iowa is a parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in the Drake Neighborhood near Drake University. Greek Orthodox Church of St. George is situated 1,400 feet southwest of Norman Apartment Building.
Samuel A. and Margaret Stevenson House
House
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The Samuel A. and Margaret Stevenson House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This is the best preserved example of the residential architecture that combines the Stick and Eastlake styles in the city. Samuel A. and Margaret Stevenson House 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.
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.
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.
Linden Heights Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Linden Heights Historic District is located on the west side Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The district exemplifies the residential styles that were popular in Des Moines from 1912 to 1956. Linden Heights Historic District is situated 2 miles southwest of Norman Apartment Building.
Norman Apartment Building
- Categories: heritage site, building, historic site, and residential building
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.60062° or 41° 36′ 2″ northLongitude
-93.6599° or 93° 39′ 36″ westInception
1908Levels
3Open location code
86H8J82R+62OpenStreetMap ID
way 109447999OpenStreetMap feature
building=apartmentsOpenStreetMap feature
historic=heritageWikidata ID
Q43371263
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