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Sherman Hill Walking Tour of Homes

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Event# 515-284-5717

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Once an affluent "suburb" of Des Moines, this historic district contains more than 150 homes and apartment buildings: Victorian, Queen Anne, Italianate, Classic, Mission, Stick and Flemish architecture.

Sherman Hill Walking Tour of Homes


Phone : 515-284-5717   (Always call and confirm events.)

Tours

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Terrace Hill

This opulent 1869 Victorian mansion, a National Historic Landmark and home of Iowa's governor, was built by Iowa's first millionaire, Benjamin F. Allen. Restored to the late 1800s period, it overlooks downtown Des Moines and is situated on eight acres with a recreated Victorian formal garden.

Des Moines, IA Famous Homes

Salisbury House

This 42-room mansion was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England. Built in the 1920s by the Weeks family, the home contains authentic 16th century English oak, extensive flintwork and rafters dating to Shakespeare'

Des Moines, IA Famous Homes

Des Moines Art Center

Building designed by three internationally-recognized architects houses an internationally-renowned collection of artwork from the 19th century to the present. Traveling exhibitions, educational and fine arts programs, library, museum shop and restaurant.

Des Moines, IA Galleries



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