Elmcrest

Elmcrest is a residential area in , , . Elmcrest is situated near , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Buccaneer Arena and Thomas I. Stoner House.

Sports venue
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is a defunct multi-purpose arena in . It was home to the Des Moines Buccaneers ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League from 1980 to 2024. is situated 1 mile northwest of Elmcrest.

House
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The in , also known as The Highlands, was designed by Wetherell & Harrison and was built in 1931. It includes elements of Spanish Eclectic and Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals architecture. is situated 3,900 feet southeast of Elmcrest.

School
is a secondary school in , within the Diocese of Des Moines. As of the 2013–14 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,431 students and 94.6 classroom teachers, for a student–teacher ratio of 15.1:1. is situated 1 mile southwest of Elmcrest.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Windsor Heights and Linden Heights Historic District.

Town
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is a city in Walnut Township, , , United States. The population was 5,252 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the – Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Neighborhood
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The is located on the west side , United States. The district exemplifies the residential styles that were popular in Des Moines from 1912 to 1956. is situated 2½ miles southeast of Elmcrest.

Neighborhood
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The is located in , 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. is situated 3½ miles east of Elmcrest.

Elmcrest

Latitude
41.60226° or 41° 36′ 8″ north
Longitude
-93.70621° or 93° 42′ 22″ west
Open location code
86H8J72V+WG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 949202804
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
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