Owl’s Head Estates
Owl’s Head Estates is a residential area in Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa. Owl’s Head Estates is situated nearby to Terrace Hill Kitchen Garden, as well as near the heritage site Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House and The Elmwood-The Oaks-The Birches.
Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House
Heritage site
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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 1,600 feet northeast of Owl’s Head Estates.
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 2,200 feet northeast of Owl’s Head Estates.
West Chester
Heritage site
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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 3,100 feet west of Owl’s Head Estates.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sherman Hill Historic District and Linden Heights 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.
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.
Downtown Des Moines
Neighborhood
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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 Owl’s Head Estates.
Owl’s Head Estates
- Type: Residential area
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.58057° or 41° 34′ 50″ northLongitude
-93.65395° or 93° 39′ 14″ westOpen location code
86H8H8JW+6COpenStreetMap ID
way 905192439OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=residential
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Notable Places Nearby
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