Bryn Mawr Apartments
Bryn Mawr Apartments is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Built in 1918, it is significant as an example of the "kitchenette" type apartment building from the early years of the city's apartment boom.Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Apartment building
- Description: apartment building in Des Moines, Iowa
- Address: 511 29th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include The Elmwood-The Oaks-The Birches and Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House.
The Elmwood-The Oaks-The Birches
Heritage site
The Elmwood-The Oaks-The Birches, also known as the Grand Trees Apartments, are three historic buildings located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The local architectural firm of Vorse, Kraetsch & Kraetsch designed three-story brick structures that were built in 1923. The Elmwood-The Oaks-The Birches is situated 2,100 feet east of Bryn Mawr Apartments.
Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House
Heritage site
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The residence was the home of cartoonist Ding Darling, who worked for The Des Moines Register and whose cartoons were syndicated in over 100 newspapers across the country. Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House is situated 2,300 feet southeast of Bryn Mawr Apartments.
West Chester
Heritage site
Photo: KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0.
West Chester, also known as the D.S. Chamberlain House and Wesley Acres, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Designed by Boston architect William George Rantoul, it is considered an excellent example of Jacobethan Revival architecture in the city. West Chester is situated 2,300 feet west of Bryn Mawr Apartments.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sherman Hill Historic District and Linden Heights Historic District.
Sherman Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Linden Heights Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Downtown Des Moines
Neighborhood
Photo: BarbaraLN, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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. Downtown Des Moines is situated 1½ miles east of Bryn Mawr Apartments.
Bryn Mawr Apartments
- Categories: heritage site, building, historic site, and residential building
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.58518° or 41° 35′ 7″ northLongitude
-93.65626° or 93° 39′ 23″ westInception
1920Levels
3Open location code
86H8H8PV+3FOpenStreetMap ID
way 152291328OpenStreetMap feature
building=apartmentsOpenStreetMap feature
historic=heritageWikidata ID
Q114634747
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