University Heights Acres
University Heights Acres is a residential area in Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa. University Heights Acres is situated nearby to Wildflower Scattering Garden, as well as near Franklin Community Garden.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Allen Hazen Water Tower and Thomas I. Stoner House.
Allen Hazen Water Tower
Water tower
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The Allen Hazen Water Tower, also known as the Municipal Water Tower, is a historic structure located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Allen Hazen Water Tower is situated 3,300 feet northeast of University Heights Acres.
Thomas I. Stoner House
House
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The Thomas I. Stoner House in Des Moines, Iowa, 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. Thomas I. Stoner House is situated 1 mile south of University Heights Acres.
Drake Municipal Observatory
Building
The Drake Municipal Observatory 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. Drake Municipal Observatory is situated 1 mile south of University Heights Acres.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Windsor Heights and Linden Heights Historic District.
Windsor Heights
Town
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Windsor Heights is a city in Walnut Township, Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,252 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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. Linden Heights Historic District is situated 2½ miles south of University Heights Acres.
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. Sherman Hill Historic District is situated 3 miles southeast of University Heights Acres.
University Heights Acres
- Type: Residential area
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.60896° or 41° 36′ 32″ northLongitude
-93.69367° or 93° 41′ 37″ westOpen location code
86H8J854+HGOpenStreetMap ID
way 950040194OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=residential
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Wildflower Scattering Garden and Franklin Community Garden.
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