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Ruby Van Meter School
A specialty school on 28th St, with 8 places within a five-minute walk. One of 288 schools & childcare in Des Moines.
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On the National Register since 2002
Smouse, David W., Opportunity School
Smouse, David W., Opportunity School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 24, 2002. It is significant for its architecture and education at the local level. Its architecture is described as Tudor Revival. It was listed as part of Public Schools for Iowa: Growth and Change MPS.
The David W. Smouse Opportunity School is a historical building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson, Souers & Thomas in the Tudor Revival style. The school opened in 1931 and served the educational needs of 165 students with physical disabilities who were unable to attend a regular public school. It was the only school in …
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The nearest neighbor is Smouse Opportunity School, 1 min walk away.
Address710 28th St · 50312
HoursNot listed yetAdd the hours
NeighborhoodWoodland Heights
Phone(515) 242-8220
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8 places within a five-minute walk of Ruby Van Meter School.
📜See a landmarkFour Seasons Apartments4 min walk🎁BrowseTickled Turquoise Studio6 min walk🍽️EatPalmer's Deli & Market6 min walk🎭See some artMoberg Gallery6 min walk
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Smouse Opportunity SchoolSchool
1 min walk🌳Scottish Rite ParkRetirement home
2 min walk👕Dorothea's Closet VintageClothing store
2 min walk🏫Callanan Middle SchoolMiddle school
3 min walk💼Doug McBride PhotoCinemaProfessional services
4 min walk⛪Iowa Zotung Baptist Church, Iowa- USAReligious organization
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Address
710 28th St
Hours
Not set
Phone
(515) 242-8220
Website
http://rubyvanmeter.dmschools.org/
Status
Open
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.