Iowa
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Des Moines Township

Drake Place

Drake Place is a residential area in , , . Drake Place is situated nearby to , as well as near the synagogue .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Thomas I. Stoner House and Drake Municipal Observatory.

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 1,100 feet east of Drake Place.

Building
The is an astronomical observatory in Des Moines, Iowa. It is jointly operated by Drake University and the city of Des Moines, and is located within the Waveland Golf Course between the 17th green and the 18th tee. is situated 2,800 feet east of Drake Place.

Bridge
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is situated 1 mile east of Drake Place.

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, , , . 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 , . The district exemplifies the residential styles that were popular in Des Moines from 1912 to 1956. is situated 2 miles southeast of Drake Place.

Neighborhood
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The is located in , . 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 3 miles east of Drake Place.

Drake Place

Latitude
41.59726° or 41° 35′ 50″ north
Longitude
-93.69799° or 93° 41′ 53″ west
Open location code
86H8H8W2+WR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 949718922
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Congregation Beth El Jacob and Saint Theresa’s Catholic Church.

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