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Sherman Hill Historic District, Historic residential district in Des Moines, United States.

The Sherman Hill district contains 210 buildings across 80 acres, bounded by 15th Street, High Street, Martin Luther King Parkway, and School Street.

Between 1880 and 1920, the neighborhood developed from single-family residences to include multi-family dwellings, reflecting the changing social patterns of Des Moines.

The district features French Château, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Eastlake architectural styles, representing the social diversity of early Des Moines residents.

The area includes Gateway Market grocery store, multiple dining establishments, and provides easy access to Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Western Gateway.

The annual Doors to the Past Home Tour allows visitors to explore the interior of preserved Victorian-era houses throughout the neighborhood.

Location: Des Moines

GPS coordinates: 41.59111,-93.64028

Latest update: March 15, 2025 06:39

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