About this property
The Ashby Manor Historic District is located in northwest Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is a residential area that lies between Beaver Avenue, which is a major north–south artery, on the west and Ashby Park on the east. The historic period of the housing was 1925–1941. The street layout follows a curving pattern, which differentiates it from the grid pattern of the surrounding area. The streets also feature a mature tree canopy.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 92001150. It was listed on September 3, 1992.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ashby Manor Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ashby Manor Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Ashby Manor Historic District?
Ashby Manor Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ashby Manor Historic District?
The period of significance for Ashby Manor Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
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