Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum is a museum in Lee Township, Polk, Iowa. Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum is situated nearby to Richard L. Easter Museum Complex, as well as near the museum Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fish and Game Pavilion and Aquarium and James Sansom Carpenter House.
Fish and Game Pavilion and Aquarium
Heritage site
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The Fish and Game Pavilion and Aquarium is located in the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The structure was erected with financial support from the State of Iowa. Fish and Game Pavilion and Aquarium is situated 2,500 feet west of Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum.
James Sansom Carpenter House
House
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The James Sansom Carpenter House was significant to Des Moines cultural history from 1906 to 1939. The 13 acre property named Oakwood estate by its owners J. James Sansom Carpenter House is situated 4,200 feet north of Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum.
Larnerd Case House
House
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The Larnerd Case House, also known as Rose Hill, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This two-story, frame, Greek Revival structure is the oldest dwelling that is still standing in the city. Larnerd Case House is situated 1 mile northwest of Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pleasant Hill and East Village.
Pleasant Hill
Town
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Pleasant Hill is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 10,147 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. As of July 2005, Pleasant Hill was assigned a ZIP code, 50327. Pleasant Hill is situated 1½ miles east of Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum.
East Village
Neighborhood
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Historic East Village is a commercial and residential neighborhood in central Des Moines, Iowa, United States, directly east of the Downtown Des Moines area. East Village is situated 3½ miles west of Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum.
Des Moines
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Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair and numerous cultural festivals during warm weather months.
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
- Type: Museum
- Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Lee Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.5961° or 41° 35′ 46″ northLongitude
-93.54738° or 93° 32′ 51″ westOpen location code
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Richard L. Easter Museum Complex and Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery.
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