The New Lawn
The New Lawn is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This three-story, brick structure was completed in 1915. It features seven units, an U-shaped plan, a symmetrical facade with projecting wings, polychrome brick veneer, a series of quadruple ribbon windows, and a flat roof.Photo: Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Apartment building
- Description: United States historic place
- Also known as: “The Newlawn”
- Address: 1245 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include F.E. Haley Double House and Susie P. Turner Double House.
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 350 feet west of The New Lawn.
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 1,300 feet northwest of The New Lawn.
William W. and Elizabeth J. Ainsworth House
House
Photo: CelticClicker, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The William W. and Elizabeth J. Ainsworth House, also known as the Catholic Worker House and the Dingman House, is an historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. William W. and Elizabeth J. Ainsworth House is situated 480 feet west of The New Lawn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chautauqua Park Historic District and Downtown Des Moines.
Chautauqua Park Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
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.
Des Moines
Photo: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
The New Lawn
- Categories: heritage site, building, historic site, and residential building
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.60209° or 41° 36′ 8″ northLongitude
-93.62552° or 93° 37′ 32″ westInception
1915Levels
3Open location code
86H8J92F+RQOpenStreetMap ID
way 718883539OpenStreetMap feature
building=apartmentsOpenStreetMap feature
historic=heritageWikidata ID
Q48838304
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