National Register of Historic Places

Delta Upsilon Chapter House

Ames, Story County, Iowa
Listed
November 10, 2010
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000919

About this property

Delta Upsilon Chapter House is a historic building located in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is considered one of the more imposing architectural examples among fraternity chapter houses at Iowa State University. It was designed by Des Moines architect Alexander M. Linn, who joined Delta Upsilon at what was then called Iowa State College. The fraternity's chapter house was on Hyland Avenue at that time. Completed in 1930, the 2½-story, French Renaissance-style building features brick and half-timbering wall surfaces, and a complex roof system that includes steep pitches and polychrome slate. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Location

117 Ash Ave
Ames, Story County, Iowa
42.02058, -93.64496

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Delta Upsilon Chapter House listed on the National Register?

Delta Upsilon Chapter House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Delta Upsilon Chapter House?

Delta Upsilon Chapter House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Delta Upsilon Chapter House?

The period of significance for Delta Upsilon Chapter House is recorded as the industrial era.

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