view gallery E0.2 km | Global Outreach – Des Moines, IA in Earth Globes Sitting on the corner of the Open Bible Churches headquarters, the sculpture depicts the global outreach of church through its ministries and mission work. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/07/2011 last visited: 10/02/2011 |
view gallery W0.5 km | Pipe Wrenches – Des Moines, IA in Ginormous Everyday Objects These pipe wrenches are a perfect touch to the front lawn of the Local Union 33 Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Refrigerator Fitter building. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/07/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N0.6 km | Gray’s Lake History Plaques – Des Moines, IA in Iowa Historical Markers Two plaques tell the story of how Gray’s Lake Park became the recreation gem it is today. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 06/02/2011 last visited: 02/28/2012 |
view gallery NE0.8 km | Gray's Lake - Des Moines, Iowa in Wee Folk Fairy Doors This door is located at the base of a tree on the south bank of Gray's Lake. posted by: egami location: Iowa date approved: 01/05/2008 last visited: 06/25/2012 |
view gallery N1.3 km | Arboretum at Water Works Park – Des Moines, IA in Arboretums Numerous trees are on exhibit at Arie den Boer Arboretum at Water Works Park. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 05/06/2011 last visited: 02/28/2012 |
view gallery N2.4 km | “Plantoir” Sculpture – Des Moines, IA in Ginormous Everyday Objects This oversized trowel is a city landmark on the lawn outside the Meredith Press building. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 05/23/2011 last visited: 03/27/2020 |
view gallery N2.6 km | Black Lions – Des Moines, IA in Lion Statues This pair of lions guard the door to American Dream Machines, a classic auto dealership in downtown Des Moines. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 05/04/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N2.6 km | Conoco Gas Station – Des Moines, IA in Vintage Gas Stations This former Conoco station is now home to Victoria Cleaners. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 05/06/2011 last visited: 02/05/2013 |
view gallery N2.6 km | John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park - Des Moines, IA in Sculpture Gardens The Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines is a new breath of fresh air in the normally suffocating urban construction styles. The green space is incredible. posted by: DaveGoliath location: Iowa date approved: 06/23/2010 last visited: 03/27/2020 |
view gallery N2.7 km | Nomade - Des Moines, IA in Figurative Public Sculpture Nomade in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines, IA. posted by: DaveGoliath location: Iowa date approved: 07/05/2010 last visited: 05/10/2023 |
view gallery N2.7 km | Ancient Forest - Des Moines, IA in Figurative Public Sculpture Ancient Forest located in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines, IA. posted by: DaveGoliath location: Iowa date approved: 07/05/2010 last visited: 03/24/2020 |
view gallery N2.7 km | Thinker on the Rock - Des Moines, IA in Figurative Public Sculpture A long eared rabbit on a rock in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines, IA. posted by: DaveGoliath location: Iowa date approved: 07/05/2010 last visited: 03/24/2020 |
view gallery NE2.9 km | U-Haul #97: Iowa in U-Haul SuperGraphics Did you know?!?
A crater 24 miles in diameter lies hidden by glacial sediment under crop fields centered in Pocahontas County. What effects did the impact of an enormous meteor have on Iowa? posted by: ODragon location: Iowa date approved: 06/04/2009 last visited: 06/25/2020 |
view gallery E2.9 km | Italian-American mural – Des Moines, IA in Murals This great mural depicts the symbols that tie the Italian heritage with American life. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 05/06/2011 last visited: 04/16/2014 |
view gallery NE2.9 km | Les Vents – Des Moines, IA in Kinetic Sculpture and Art “You can’t direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails.” Dan Hamilton posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 05/05/2011 last visited: 09/22/2011 |
view gallery N2.9 km | A Dong Restaurant in Unintentionally Funny Signs A Dong Restaurant located in Des Moines, IA. posted by: DaveGoliath location: Iowa date approved: 08/01/2010 last visited: 09/22/2011 |
view gallery NE2.9 km | Masonic Temple of Des Moines in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The old Masonic Temple of Des Moines is located at 1011 Locust St., downtown. posted by: NoLemon location: Iowa date approved: 06/27/2007 last visited: 05/02/2011 |
view gallery N2.9 km | Emory J. Pike-Des Moines, IA in Medal Of Honor Resting Places World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Vandieres, France on September 15, 1918. He was Killed in Action. He is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, IA in Block 22, Gold Star Plot 8. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Iowa date approved: 10/09/2017 last visited: 12/19/2021 |
view gallery N2.9 km | Hoyt Sherman Place - Des Moines, IA in Concert Halls The Des Moines Women's Club has transformed and continues to maintain the mansion of Des Moines founding father Hoyt Sherman into a grand art gallery and concert hall. posted by: cldisme location: Iowa date approved: 08/28/2008 last visited: 09/22/2011 |
view gallery N2.9 km | Sherman, Hoyt, Place - Des Moines, IA in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The Des Moines Women's Club now operates the historic Hoyt Sherman Place - the home of a Des Moines founding father. posted by: cldisme location: Iowa date approved: 08/08/2008 last visited: 05/02/2011 |
view gallery N2.9 km | Hoyt Sherman Place - Des Moines, IA in American Guide Series The Des Moines Women's Club now operates the historic Hoyt Sherman Place - the home of a Des Moines founding father. posted by: cldisme location: Iowa date approved: 09/08/2008 last visited: 05/02/2011 |
view gallery N2.9 km | Des Moines Women's Club - Des Moines, IA in Woman's Clubs The Des Moines Women's Club in the historic Hoyt Sherman Place. posted by: cldisme location: Iowa date approved: 08/04/2008 last visited: 05/02/2011 |
view gallery N3.2 km | Ronald McDonald House - Des Moines, IA in Ronald McDonald Houses The Ronald McDonald House near Iowa Methodist Medical Center posted by: cldisme location: Iowa date approved: 08/03/2008 last visited: 09/22/2011 |
view gallery NE3.2 km | Orchard Place Mural – Des Moines, IA in Murals This bright colorful mural is found on the walls of a small parking lot on the side of Orchard Place. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 05/25/2011 last visited: 06/24/2011 |
view gallery NE3.2 km | Des Moines Birthplace Mural – Des Moines, IA in Murals This impressive tile mural is built into the brick wall near the historical log cabin birthplace of Iowa’s Capitol. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 05/06/2011 last visited: never |
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